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Video Games
1985: Warner Communications signs an agreement with Namco for Namco to acquire a controlling interest in the Atari Coin-Operated Games division of Atari Games, for about US$10 million.
1993: The Federal Trade Commission votes on whether to charge Microsoft with unfair trade practices. The vote is a tie.
1996: Gilbert Amelio also assumes the position of Chairman of Apple Computer.
1996: Netscape Communications ships Netscape Navigator 2.0 web browser for Windows 3.1, 95, NT, and the Macintosh. Price is US$49. It features support for JavaScript, Java applets, streaming audio, and 3D.
1996: Nintendo announces a delay in introducing its 64-bit video game system in the US until September 30, due to a chip shortage.
2001: Microsoft announces that Office 10 for Windows will be called Office XP, and that its next Windows operating system will be called Windows XP. The 'XP' name is short for 'experience'.
2003: Midway closes its West Coast office in Milpitas, California.
2003: Nokia unveils the N-Gage handheld gaming device in London, England, and Sydney, Australia. It features a game console with games on MultiMedia Cards, cell phone, wireless connectivity, web browser, audio player, email support, and stereo FM radio. The unit is to be on sale by the end of the year.
2004: Microsoft announces it will launch Xbox Live in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore in April.
2007: Apple Corps of the United Kingdom and Apple Inc. of the USA reach an accord on sharing the name "Apple". The Apple name will now be controlled by Apple Inc., with Apple Corps retaining licensing rights.
2007: Nintendo releases the Final Fantasy VI Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2008: Touchstone releases the Turok video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA and Canada.
2008: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 4 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
1993: The Federal Trade Commission votes on whether to charge Microsoft with unfair trade practices. The vote is a tie.
1996: Gilbert Amelio also assumes the position of Chairman of Apple Computer.
1996: Netscape Communications ships Netscape Navigator 2.0 web browser for Windows 3.1, 95, NT, and the Macintosh. Price is US$49. It features support for JavaScript, Java applets, streaming audio, and 3D.
1996: Nintendo announces a delay in introducing its 64-bit video game system in the US until September 30, due to a chip shortage.
2001: Microsoft announces that Office 10 for Windows will be called Office XP, and that its next Windows operating system will be called Windows XP. The 'XP' name is short for 'experience'.
2003: Midway closes its West Coast office in Milpitas, California.
2003: Nokia unveils the N-Gage handheld gaming device in London, England, and Sydney, Australia. It features a game console with games on MultiMedia Cards, cell phone, wireless connectivity, web browser, audio player, email support, and stereo FM radio. The unit is to be on sale by the end of the year.
2004: Microsoft announces it will launch Xbox Live in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore in April.
2007: Apple Corps of the United Kingdom and Apple Inc. of the USA reach an accord on sharing the name "Apple". The Apple name will now be controlled by Apple Inc., with Apple Corps retaining licensing rights.
2007: Nintendo releases the Final Fantasy VI Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2008: Touchstone releases the Turok video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA and Canada.
2008: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 4 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
Movies
1988: First prime-time wrestling match in 30 years - Andre the Giant beats Hulk Hogan.
1989: Birth of Jeremy Sumpter; actor (Clubhouse, Peter Pan).
1991: Death of Dean Jagger at age 87 of heart disease; actor (Twelve O'Clock High movie (Oscar award), Principal - Mr. Novak TV show, Hunter TV show, The Waltons TV show, St. Elsewhere TV show, Rawhide TV show).
1992: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the nomination of Beauty and the Beast for a Best Picture award. This is the first time in the history of the Motion Picture Academy that an animated feature has been nominated in this category.
1992: Laura Liddell, actress (Shakespeare Wallah), dies at age 83.
1993: Joseph L Mankiewicz, US writer/director/producer (All about Eve), dies at age 83 (born 1909).
1994: Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego debuts on Fox TV.
1995: The 200th episode of US TV show Married With Children airs.
1995: Death of Doug McClure at age 59 of lung cancer; rodeo rider, actor (Trampas - The Virginian TV show (1962-66), Backtrack! (1969)).
2004: John Hench dies, at age 95. Hench worked at The Walt Disney Company for 64 years, the longest of any Disney employee. He worked on animation, and took part in the creation of all Disney parks.
2006: Death of Reuven Frank at age 85 of pneumonia; NBC news president.
1989: Birth of Jeremy Sumpter; actor (Clubhouse, Peter Pan).
1991: Death of Dean Jagger at age 87 of heart disease; actor (Twelve O'Clock High movie (Oscar award), Principal - Mr. Novak TV show, Hunter TV show, The Waltons TV show, St. Elsewhere TV show, Rawhide TV show).
1992: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the nomination of Beauty and the Beast for a Best Picture award. This is the first time in the history of the Motion Picture Academy that an animated feature has been nominated in this category.
1992: Laura Liddell, actress (Shakespeare Wallah), dies at age 83.
1993: Joseph L Mankiewicz, US writer/director/producer (All about Eve), dies at age 83 (born 1909).
1994: Where On Earth Is Carmen San Diego debuts on Fox TV.
1995: The 200th episode of US TV show Married With Children airs.
1995: Death of Doug McClure at age 59 of lung cancer; rodeo rider, actor (Trampas - The Virginian TV show (1962-66), Backtrack! (1969)).
2004: John Hench dies, at age 95. Hench worked at The Walt Disney Company for 64 years, the longest of any Disney employee. He worked on animation, and took part in the creation of all Disney parks.
2006: Death of Reuven Frank at age 85 of pneumonia; NBC news president.
Music
1989: Joe Raposa, composer/songwriter (Sesame Street), dies at age 51.
2000: Death of Doris Coley at age 58 of breast cancer; singer (The Shirelles - "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (1961)).
2000: Death of Doris Coley at age 58 of breast cancer; singer (The Shirelles - "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (1961)).
Sports
1987: Women's Kemper Open).
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1989: Kareem Abdul-Jabar becomes first NBA player to score 38,000 points.
1990: Notre Dame becomes first team to sell its game to a major network (NBC).
1991: All American Bowl ends after 14 years.
1991: Big East Football conference forms.
1991: Los Angeles Kings' Dave Taylor becomes 29th NHL player to score 1000 points.
1992: Last day of Test Cricket cricket for Dilip Vengsarkar.
1992: Mike Whitney career-best 7-27 at WACA in Test Cricket win versus India.
1992: , 1996).
1993: Shell Houston Open).
1993: Jack Young, cricket player (8 Tests for England 1947-49, 17 wickets), dies.
1994: Fred de Bruyne, Flemish cyclist/gang leader (Paris-Nice), dies at age 63.
1995: NFL Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC 41-13.
1995: Sandra Völker swims female European record 50 metre backstroke (27.77).
1995: Puerto Rico).
1998: Author Tom Clancy confirms he signed agreement to purchase Minnesota Vikings for slightly more than $200 million, an NFL franchise record.
1998: Figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding talk on FOX (Taped December 22nd).
2006: The Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XL, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.
2009: Undefeated world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight boxing champion Joe Calzaghe of the United Kingdom announces his retirement, with a record of 46 wins from 46 fights.
1988: , 1996).
1989: Kareem Abdul-Jabar becomes first NBA player to score 38,000 points.
1990: Notre Dame becomes first team to sell its game to a major network (NBC).
1991: All American Bowl ends after 14 years.
1991: Big East Football conference forms.
1991: Los Angeles Kings' Dave Taylor becomes 29th NHL player to score 1000 points.
1992: Last day of Test Cricket cricket for Dilip Vengsarkar.
1992: Mike Whitney career-best 7-27 at WACA in Test Cricket win versus India.
1992: , 1996).
1993: Shell Houston Open).
1993: Jack Young, cricket player (8 Tests for England 1947-49, 17 wickets), dies.
1994: Fred de Bruyne, Flemish cyclist/gang leader (Paris-Nice), dies at age 63.
1995: NFL Pro Bowl: AFC beats NFC 41-13.
1995: Sandra Völker swims female European record 50 metre backstroke (27.77).
1995: Puerto Rico).
1998: Author Tom Clancy confirms he signed agreement to purchase Minnesota Vikings for slightly more than $200 million, an NFL franchise record.
1998: Figure skaters Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding talk on FOX (Taped December 22nd).
2006: The Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XL, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.
2009: Undefeated world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight boxing champion Joe Calzaghe of the United Kingdom announces his retirement, with a record of 46 wins from 46 fights.
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