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Video Games
1989: Hudson releases the Ys I & II video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1994: In Japan, Nintendo and St. Giga television service company announce the Satellaview service, allowing Super Famicom users to download games via cable service. Price is 14,000 yen (about US$150), set to begin in April.
2005: U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte rules that a California law restricting minors from buying a "violent video game" unconstitutionally restricts minors' rights to information. The judge grants the Entertainment Software Association's request for a preliminary injunction.
1994: In Japan, Nintendo and St. Giga television service company announce the Satellaview service, allowing Super Famicom users to download games via cable service. Price is 14,000 yen (about US$150), set to begin in April.
2005: U.S. District Judge Ronald Whyte rules that a California law restricting minors from buying a "violent video game" unconstitutionally restricts minors' rights to information. The judge grants the Entertainment Software Association's request for a preliminary injunction.
Movies
1987: Robert Paige, actor (Son of Dracula, Pardon My Sarong), dies.
1992: Death of Stella Adler at age 91; actress (Love on Toast), acting teacher (Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Martin Sheen, Roy Scheider).
1997: Juzo Itami, film director/actor (Lord Jim, Yuuguremade), dies at age 64.
1992: Death of Stella Adler at age 91; actress (Love on Toast), acting teacher (Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Martin Sheen, Roy Scheider).
1997: Juzo Itami, film director/actor (Lord Jim, Yuuguremade), dies at age 64.
Music
1992: Albert King, American blues singer/guitarist (Crosscut Saw), dies at age 71 (born 1923).
1992: Nathan Milstein, Ukrainian/US violist (Beethoven, Bach), dies at age 87 (born 1903).
1997: Death of Johnny Coles at age 71 from cancer; jazz trumpeter (Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock).
1992: Nathan Milstein, Ukrainian/US violist (Beethoven, Bach), dies at age 87 (born 1903).
1997: Death of Johnny Coles at age 71 from cancer; jazz trumpeter (Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock).
Sports
1985: Alice Miller/Don January win LPGA Mazda Golf Championship.
1986: 75th Davis Cup: Australia beats Sweden in Melbourne (3-2).
1986: Amy Alcott/Bob Charles win LPGA Mazda Golf Championship.
1990: Steve and Mark Waugh complete 464 partnership for New South Wales versus Western Australia.
1990: Indianapolis 500).
1991: Orix Hawaiian Ladies-14th).
1992: , 1996).
1994: Australian Strokeplay).
1995: Martina Ertl of Germany wins her third giant slalom world cup.
1995: David Cone re-signs with the New York Yankees in three-year deal worth US$18 million.
1995: The Baltimore Orioles sign second baseman Roberto Alomar to a three-year US$18 million contract.
1995: San Francisco Giants announce plans to build a new stadium to open in 2000.
1996: Pakistan all out 67 to lose to Tasmania by an inning.
1997: Detroit Lions' Barry Sanders is third to run for 2,000 yards in a season.
1997: Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Brown knocked unconscious in game.
1997: Nationals - 5th).
2006: Australian cricket player Shane Warne announces his retirement from the sport.
2009: Martin Brodeur, goalie for the NHL's New Jersey Devils breaks the record for shutouts with his 104th win, against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
1986: 75th Davis Cup: Australia beats Sweden in Melbourne (3-2).
1986: Amy Alcott/Bob Charles win LPGA Mazda Golf Championship.
1990: Steve and Mark Waugh complete 464 partnership for New South Wales versus Western Australia.
1990: Indianapolis 500).
1991: Orix Hawaiian Ladies-14th).
1992: , 1996).
1994: Australian Strokeplay).
1995: Martina Ertl of Germany wins her third giant slalom world cup.
1995: David Cone re-signs with the New York Yankees in three-year deal worth US$18 million.
1995: The Baltimore Orioles sign second baseman Roberto Alomar to a three-year US$18 million contract.
1995: San Francisco Giants announce plans to build a new stadium to open in 2000.
1996: Pakistan all out 67 to lose to Tasmania by an inning.
1997: Detroit Lions' Barry Sanders is third to run for 2,000 yards in a season.
1997: Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Brown knocked unconscious in game.
1997: Nationals - 5th).
2006: Australian cricket player Shane Warne announces his retirement from the sport.
2009: Martin Brodeur, goalie for the NHL's New Jersey Devils breaks the record for shutouts with his 104th win, against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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