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Video Games
1986: NeXT and Apple Computer reach an out-of-court settlement on Apple's lawsuit against Next. Next agrees to not use Apple technology.
1994: Microsoft and Sega Enterprises for an agreement for Microsoft to supply portions of operating system software for controlling a new Sega video game system.
2001: The US Surgeon General's office releases a report: "Youth and Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General". It concludes that media influences play a low role in contributing to youth violence.
2001: The US Surgeon General's office releases a report: "Youth and Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General". It concludes that media influences play a low role in contributing to youth violence.
2003: Microsoft announces it has sold 8 million Xbox systems to date.
2005: Electronic Arts signs a 15-year deal with ESPN for access to ESPN televised programming, personalities, and integrated marketing opportunities.
2006: Eidos releases the 25 to Life video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: Sony CEA releases the Ape Escape 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
1994: Microsoft and Sega Enterprises for an agreement for Microsoft to supply portions of operating system software for controlling a new Sega video game system.
2001: The US Surgeon General's office releases a report: "Youth and Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General". It concludes that media influences play a low role in contributing to youth violence.
2001: The US Surgeon General's office releases a report: "Youth and Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General". It concludes that media influences play a low role in contributing to youth violence.
2003: Microsoft announces it has sold 8 million Xbox systems to date.
2005: Electronic Arts signs a 15-year deal with ESPN for access to ESPN televised programming, personalities, and integrated marketing opportunities.
2006: Eidos releases the 25 to Life video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: Sony CEA releases the Ape Escape 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
Movies
1992: Bill Walker, actor (Big Mo, Mask, Harlem Globetrotters), dies at age 95.
1992: Dorothy Alison, actress (Maggie, Third Key, Long Arm), dies.
1998: Emil Sitka, actor (The Three Stooges), dies of stroke at age 82.
2003: Death of Richard Crenna of pancreatic cancer at age 76; radio actor (Our Miss Brooks, A Date with Judy, The Great Gildersleeve), TV actor (Our Miss Brooks, The Real McCoys, Slattery's People, Judging Amy, The Rape of Richard Beck (Emmy award)).
1992: Dorothy Alison, actress (Maggie, Third Key, Long Arm), dies.
1998: Emil Sitka, actor (The Three Stooges), dies of stroke at age 82.
2003: Death of Richard Crenna of pancreatic cancer at age 76; radio actor (Our Miss Brooks, A Date with Judy, The Great Gildersleeve), TV actor (Our Miss Brooks, The Real McCoys, Slattery's People, Judging Amy, The Rape of Richard Beck (Emmy award)).
Music
1985: Birth of Kang-In; Korean singer (Super Junior).
1988: , Yellow Magic Orchestra).
1990: The Who, Simon and Garfunkel, Four Seasons, Four Tops, Hank Ballard, Platters and Kinks inducted into Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1992: Charlie Ventura, jazz sax (Bop for the people), dies of cancer at age 75.
1988: , Yellow Magic Orchestra).
1990: The Who, Simon and Garfunkel, Four Seasons, Four Tops, Hank Ballard, Platters and Kinks inducted into Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1992: Charlie Ventura, jazz sax (Bop for the people), dies of cancer at age 75.
Sports
1985: Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test (versus England).
1986: Tim Witherspoon beats Tony Tubbs in 15 to regain WBA heavyweight title.
1989: Al Arbour wins his 600th NHL game as coach.
1989: Phoenix Suns cancel game at Miami Heat, due to racial unrest in Miami, Florida.
1990: Dave Stewart signs record US$3,500,000 per year Oakland Athletics contract.
1990: Southwestern Bell Classic).
1993: Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45 seconds).
1993: Las Vegas).
1993: Ger ter Horst, Dutch soccer trainer (Sparta), dies.
1994: Shell Houston).
1994: Klaas Peereboom, Dutch sports reporter (Het Parool), dies at age 77.
1994: Death of Helen Stephens, American runner (born 1918).
1995: Australia beats Australia A 2-0 to win the World Series Cup.
1995: Los Angeles Rams announce that they are moving to Saint Louis, Missouri.
1997: NBA suspends Dennis Rodman indefinitely, fines him $25,000 for kicking cameraman.
2002: Jermaine Dye agrees to a three-year extension worth $32 million to stay with the Oakland Athletics.
2003: Torii Hunter agrees to four-year, US$32 million deal to stay with the Minnesota Twins.
2006: Alex Rodriguez announces he will be a member of the United States team in the World Baseball Classic.
2009: Joannie Rochette defends her Canadian figure skating championship, as she wins her fifth-straight national title.
1986: Tim Witherspoon beats Tony Tubbs in 15 to regain WBA heavyweight title.
1989: Al Arbour wins his 600th NHL game as coach.
1989: Phoenix Suns cancel game at Miami Heat, due to racial unrest in Miami, Florida.
1990: Dave Stewart signs record US$3,500,000 per year Oakland Athletics contract.
1990: Southwestern Bell Classic).
1993: Russian Irina Privalova cycles world record 300m indoor (35.45 seconds).
1993: Las Vegas).
1993: Ger ter Horst, Dutch soccer trainer (Sparta), dies.
1994: Shell Houston).
1994: Klaas Peereboom, Dutch sports reporter (Het Parool), dies at age 77.
1994: Death of Helen Stephens, American runner (born 1918).
1995: Australia beats Australia A 2-0 to win the World Series Cup.
1995: Los Angeles Rams announce that they are moving to Saint Louis, Missouri.
1997: NBA suspends Dennis Rodman indefinitely, fines him $25,000 for kicking cameraman.
2002: Jermaine Dye agrees to a three-year extension worth $32 million to stay with the Oakland Athletics.
2003: Torii Hunter agrees to four-year, US$32 million deal to stay with the Minnesota Twins.
2006: Alex Rodriguez announces he will be a member of the United States team in the World Baseball Classic.
2009: Joannie Rochette defends her Canadian figure skating championship, as she wins her fifth-straight national title.
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