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Video Games
1991: In Finland, Linus Torvalds releases an operating system (Linux) for 80386-based computers, for free ftp download.
1995: Apple Computer releases the PowerBook 5300 series.
1999: At the Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo, Japan, Capcom stages a Biohazard concert with the New Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.
2000: Universal Pictures releases the film Bring It On to theaters in the USA. The video game Twisted Metal is played on a PlayStation.
2003: Hewlett-Packard introduces the iPaq h1935 handheld computer. It features Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, Samsung 203 MHz processor, Secure Digital slot. Price is US$249.
2003: Nintendo releases the F-Zero video game for the GameCube in the US.
2003: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2006: The film Dead or Alive is released to theaters in the US, based on the video game series.
2009: Nintendo releases the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. The pack includes Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3 Corruption.
2009: Eidos releases the Batman: Arkham Asylum video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: Square Enix releases the Dissidia: Final Fantasy video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
1995: Apple Computer releases the PowerBook 5300 series.
1999: At the Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo, Japan, Capcom stages a Biohazard concert with the New Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.
2000: Universal Pictures releases the film Bring It On to theaters in the USA. The video game Twisted Metal is played on a PlayStation.
2003: Hewlett-Packard introduces the iPaq h1935 handheld computer. It features Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, Samsung 203 MHz processor, Secure Digital slot. Price is US$249.
2003: Nintendo releases the F-Zero video game for the GameCube in the US.
2003: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2006: The film Dead or Alive is released to theaters in the US, based on the video game series.
2009: Nintendo releases the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. The pack includes Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3 Corruption.
2009: Eidos releases the Batman: Arkham Asylum video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: Square Enix releases the Dissidia: Final Fantasy video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
Movies
1985: Samantha Smith, American activist/actress (Elizabeth - Lime Street), dies at age 13 (born 1972).
1986: Allen Case, actor (Deputy, Legend of Jesse James), dies at age 51.
1987: Birth of Blake Lively; actress (Gossip Girl).
1986: Allen Case, actor (Deputy, Legend of Jesse James), dies at age 51.
1987: Birth of Blake Lively; actress (Gossip Girl).
Music
2000: Death of Jack Nitzche at age 73 of a heart attack; arranger/producer (The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, The Walker Brothers), songwriter ("Up Where We Belong", "Needles And Pins).
Sports
1985: New York Mets' Dwight Goodin becomes youngest pitcher to win 20 games, at age 20 years 9 months 9 days).
1986: At Tiger Stadium, Oakland Athletics' rookie Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run off of Walt Terrell.
1990: Li Hui Rong of China sets the triple jump women's record (47 feet 8.5 inches).
1991: Carl Lewis runs 100m in 9.86 seconds.
2005: Saint Louis Cardinals' pitcher Tony LaRussa wins his 2,195th career game, moving into third place in all-time major league history.
1986: At Tiger Stadium, Oakland Athletics' rookie Mark McGwire hits his first major league home run off of Walt Terrell.
1990: Li Hui Rong of China sets the triple jump women's record (47 feet 8.5 inches).
1991: Carl Lewis runs 100m in 9.86 seconds.
2005: Saint Louis Cardinals' pitcher Tony LaRussa wins his 2,195th career game, moving into third place in all-time major league history.
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