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February 23
Video Games
1994: A US District Court rules that Microsoft violated patents held by Stac Electronics, in data compression used in Microsoft's DoubleSpace in DOS 6. Microsoft is ordered to remove or replace the technology, and pay US$120 million in damages. The court also finds that Stac illegally used access to Microsoft's trade secrets to make Stacker compatible with DOS 6.0. Microsoft is awarded US$13.6 million in damages.
2007: A Federal jury in San Diego orders Microsoft pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent for patent infringement of MP3 audio compression technology.
2008: Microsoft announces it will cease making HD DVD players for the Xbox 360.
2009: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment releases the film Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder on DVD in the United Kingdom.
2007: A Federal jury in San Diego orders Microsoft pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent for patent infringement of MP3 audio compression technology.
2008: Microsoft announces it will cease making HD DVD players for the Xbox 360.
2009: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment releases the film Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder on DVD in the United Kingdom.
Movies
1985: Alexander Scourby, actor (Jesus, Shaggy Dog, Giant), dies at age 71.
1987: Esmond Knight, actor (Black Narcissus, Henry V), dies at age 80.
1992: Jacquelyn Hyde, actress (Dark, House of Terror), dies at age 61.
1993: Edwin Louis Battle, actor (Almost Blue, Chase), dies of stroke at age 33.
1994: Birth of Dakota Fanning; American actress (Taken).
1997: NBC TV airs the film Schindler's List in the USA, completely uncensored, 65 million watch.
1998: Death of Philip Abbott at age 74 of cancer; actor (Arthur Ward - The FBI).
2003: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1987: Esmond Knight, actor (Black Narcissus, Henry V), dies at age 80.
1992: Jacquelyn Hyde, actress (Dark, House of Terror), dies at age 61.
1993: Edwin Louis Battle, actor (Almost Blue, Chase), dies of stroke at age 33.
1994: Birth of Dakota Fanning; American actress (Taken).
1997: NBC TV airs the film Schindler's List in the USA, completely uncensored, 65 million watch.
1998: Death of Philip Abbott at age 74 of cancer; actor (Arthur Ward - The FBI).
2003: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
Music
1995: Death of Melvin English Franklin at age 52; American bass singer (The Temptations) (born 1942).
1997: Death of Tony Williams at age 51 of a heart attack in Daly City, California, USA; jazz drummer ("The Tribute to Miles Davis" (Grammy Award, 1995)).
1999: Death of Perry Kibble at age 49 of heart problems at his home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; keyboardist and songwriter (A Taste of Honey - "Boogie Oogie Oogie" album, Best New Artist Grammy award 1979).
2003: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
2003: Death of Howie Epstein of suspected drug overdose in New Mexico, USA; bassist (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers).
2004: Death of Don Cornell at age 84 from emphysema and diabetes; singer (sold over 50 million records, "It Isn't Fair", "I'm Yours", "I'll Walk Alone", "Hold My Hand").
1997: Death of Tony Williams at age 51 of a heart attack in Daly City, California, USA; jazz drummer ("The Tribute to Miles Davis" (Grammy Award, 1995)).
1999: Death of Perry Kibble at age 49 of heart problems at his home in Calgary, Alberta, Canada; keyboardist and songwriter (A Taste of Honey - "Boogie Oogie Oogie" album, Best New Artist Grammy award 1979).
2003: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 45th Annual Grammy Awards.
2003: Death of Howie Epstein of suspected drug overdose in New Mexico, USA; bassist (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers).
2004: Death of Don Cornell at age 84 from emphysema and diabetes; singer (sold over 50 million records, "It Isn't Fair", "I'm Yours", "I'll Walk Alone", "Hold My Hand").
Sports
1985: Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight throws a chair during a game.
1985: US Open Women's Doubles).
1986: Despite losing his arbitration case, Boston Red Sox player Wade Boggs receives largest arbitration settlement (US$1.35 million).
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins LPGA Standard Register/Samaritan Golf Classic.
1986: Nelli Fiere-Cooman runs world record 60 metre indoor (7.00 seconds).
1987: Dick Howser retires from managing Kansas City Royals, due to brain tumor.
1988: Chicago, Illinois gives Chicago Cubs the right to install lights and play up to 18 night games.
1988: Yvonne van Gennip skates female record 3km (4:11.94).
1990: Ian Smith 173 New Zealand versus India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat.
1991: Greg Haugen scores a split decision over Hector "Macho" Camacho.
1991: North Carolina is first NCAA basketball team to win 1,500 games.
1991: Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Orix Hawaiian Ladies Golf Open.
1992: XVI Olympic Winter Games close in Albertville, France.
1992: Andy Flower scores 115 on ODI debut, Zimbabwe versus Sri Lanka.
1993: India complete a 3-0 series drubbing of England.
1993: Sacramento Gold Miners admitted as Canadian Football League's 9th franchise (first US team).
1993: Marseille).
1994: Cleveland Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay US$10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes official March 23).
1994: Anheuser-Busch-4th).
1994: British Open-6th).
1994: Northern Telecom-second).
1995: Pinewild-7th).
1996: Mark Waugh scores 130 in World Cup versus Kenya, 207 with brother Steve.
1996: Rajindra Dhanraj takes 9-97 for Trinidad against Leeward Islands.
1996: Freddie Stocks, cricket center on debut and wicket on first ball, Notts, dies.
1997: Jeff Sluman wins Tucson Golf Classic.
1985: US Open Women's Doubles).
1986: Despite losing his arbitration case, Boston Red Sox player Wade Boggs receives largest arbitration settlement (US$1.35 million).
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins LPGA Standard Register/Samaritan Golf Classic.
1986: Nelli Fiere-Cooman runs world record 60 metre indoor (7.00 seconds).
1987: Dick Howser retires from managing Kansas City Royals, due to brain tumor.
1988: Chicago, Illinois gives Chicago Cubs the right to install lights and play up to 18 night games.
1988: Yvonne van Gennip skates female record 3km (4:11.94).
1990: Ian Smith 173 New Zealand versus India, 136 balls, world record for no 9 bat.
1991: Greg Haugen scores a split decision over Hector "Macho" Camacho.
1991: North Carolina is first NCAA basketball team to win 1,500 games.
1991: Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Orix Hawaiian Ladies Golf Open.
1992: XVI Olympic Winter Games close in Albertville, France.
1992: Andy Flower scores 115 on ODI debut, Zimbabwe versus Sri Lanka.
1993: India complete a 3-0 series drubbing of England.
1993: Sacramento Gold Miners admitted as Canadian Football League's 9th franchise (first US team).
1993: Marseille).
1994: Cleveland Indians owner Richard Jacobs announces he will pay US$10 million to name baseball field (Jacobs Field) at Gateway (becomes official March 23).
1994: Anheuser-Busch-4th).
1994: British Open-6th).
1994: Northern Telecom-second).
1995: Pinewild-7th).
1996: Mark Waugh scores 130 in World Cup versus Kenya, 207 with brother Steve.
1996: Rajindra Dhanraj takes 9-97 for Trinidad against Leeward Islands.
1996: Freddie Stocks, cricket center on debut and wicket on first ball, Notts, dies.
1997: Jeff Sluman wins Tucson Golf Classic.
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