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Video Games
1988: (to January 10) In Las Vegas, the Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held.
1989: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, over four days.
1993: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Advanced Gravis announces the UltraSound 3D sound card. I-Motion introduces the Alone in the Dark computer game.
1993: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. 3DO announces a CD-based entertainment platform, developed by Electronic Arts, Time Warner, Matsushita, and Kleiner Perkins. 3DO will not manufacture the systems, but will license the design to hardware manufacturers. Systems will be available in the fall for about US$700.
1997: The MacWorld Expo / San Francisco show is held in San Francisco, California, over four days.
1997: At the Macworld Expo, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak appear together on stage for the first time since 1984. Apple Computer announces it plans to release an operating system code-named Rhapsody in 1998 that will run current applications, Next OS applications, and Java applications. The new OS will feature pre-emptive multitasking and protected memory. Apple demonstrates a limited edition 20th anniversary Macintosh, featuring a flat-panel display, to be sold for US$9000.
1997: At the Macworld trade show, Microsoft announces and ships Microsoft Office 4.2.1 for the Macintosh. It includes Word 6.0.1, Excel 5.0, and PowerPoint 4.0. Price is US$499.
1997: Microsoft releases the final version of Internet Explorer 3.0 web browser for the Macintosh.
1997: Microsoft releases the first test version of FrontPage for the Macintosh.
1999: Intel confirms that its next-generation processor, code-named Katmai, will be called the Pentium III.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer is used in purchasing stocks.
2002: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.73 GHz Athlon XP 2000+ processor. Price is US$339 in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Intel introduces 2.0 and 2.2 GHz Pentium 4 processors. They feature 8 kB Level 1 data cache, 12 kB Level 1 instruction cache, 512 kB Level 2 cache, 400 MHz system bus, two pipelined FPUs. The processor includes MMX, SSE, SSE2, and Hyper-Threading instructions, The 1.5-volt processor incorporates 55 million transistors in a 0.13-micron process. Prices are US$364 (2.0 GHz) and US$562 (2.2 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities. Code-name during development was Northwood.
2002: In San Francisco, California, the Macworld Conference and Expo is held, over five days.
2002: At the Macworld trade show, Apple Computer announces new iMac computers, with a 15-inch flat-panel screen attached by a pivoting arm to a 10.5-inch diameter dome. The feature 700 to 800 MHz PowerPC G4 processor, 128 to 256 MB RAM, 40 to 60 GB hard drive, CD-RW drive or DVD writer, 10/100 network port. Prices of the three models are US$1299, US$1399, and US$1799.
2002: At the Macworld trade show, Apple Computer introduces a new iBook portable computer with 14-inch flat-panel display.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs unveils the Safari Web browser for Macintosh computers. The software is available as a free download. Jobs also introduces the Keynote presentation software, available for US$99.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer debuts the iLife application suite, with iPhoto 2, iDVD 3, iMovie 3, iTunes 3, and Safari Web browser.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces a PowerBook G4 with 17-inch display. It features 1 GHz G4 processor with 1 MB L3 cache, 167 MHz bus, 512 MB RAM, 1440 x 900 resolution display, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, SuperDrive, 60 GB hard drive, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, PCMCIA slot, nVidia GeForce4 440 Go with 64 MB RAM. Battery life is about 4.5 hours. Prices start at US$3299; size is 15.4 x 10.2 x 1 inch; weight is 6.8 pounds.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces a PowerBook G4 with 12-inch display. It features 867 MHz G4 processor with 256 KB L2 cache, 133 MHz bus, 256 MB RAM, 1024 x 768 resolution display, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Combo Drive, 60 GB hard drive, FireWire 400, nVidia GeForce4 420 Go with 32 MB RAM. Battery life is about 5 hours. Price is US$1799; size is 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.18 inches; weight is 4.6 pounds.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces FireWire 800, with maximum distance 100 metres, and speed 800 Mbps.
2003: Intel announces the new brand name for its next-generation mobile processor technology: Centrino.
2003: Microsoft releases the Windows Media Player 9 software for Windows. It includes video-smoothing technology and high-definition Windows Media Video.
2003: Nintendo unveils the Game Boy Advance SP handheld video game system in the US. It features a flip-up illuminated screen, built-in rechargeable battery, and complete compatibility with the Game Boy Advance. The unit is expected to go on sale March 23 for US$100.
2004: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in China, initially in Shanghai and Guangzhou cities.
1989: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, over four days.
1993: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Advanced Gravis announces the UltraSound 3D sound card. I-Motion introduces the Alone in the Dark computer game.
1993: The Winter Consumer Electronics Show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada. 3DO announces a CD-based entertainment platform, developed by Electronic Arts, Time Warner, Matsushita, and Kleiner Perkins. 3DO will not manufacture the systems, but will license the design to hardware manufacturers. Systems will be available in the fall for about US$700.
1997: The MacWorld Expo / San Francisco show is held in San Francisco, California, over four days.
1997: At the Macworld Expo, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak appear together on stage for the first time since 1984. Apple Computer announces it plans to release an operating system code-named Rhapsody in 1998 that will run current applications, Next OS applications, and Java applications. The new OS will feature pre-emptive multitasking and protected memory. Apple demonstrates a limited edition 20th anniversary Macintosh, featuring a flat-panel display, to be sold for US$9000.
1997: At the Macworld trade show, Microsoft announces and ships Microsoft Office 4.2.1 for the Macintosh. It includes Word 6.0.1, Excel 5.0, and PowerPoint 4.0. Price is US$499.
1997: Microsoft releases the final version of Internet Explorer 3.0 web browser for the Macintosh.
1997: Microsoft releases the first test version of FrontPage for the Macintosh.
1999: Intel confirms that its next-generation processor, code-named Katmai, will be called the Pentium III.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer is used in purchasing stocks.
2002: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.73 GHz Athlon XP 2000+ processor. Price is US$339 in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Intel introduces 2.0 and 2.2 GHz Pentium 4 processors. They feature 8 kB Level 1 data cache, 12 kB Level 1 instruction cache, 512 kB Level 2 cache, 400 MHz system bus, two pipelined FPUs. The processor includes MMX, SSE, SSE2, and Hyper-Threading instructions, The 1.5-volt processor incorporates 55 million transistors in a 0.13-micron process. Prices are US$364 (2.0 GHz) and US$562 (2.2 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities. Code-name during development was Northwood.
2002: In San Francisco, California, the Macworld Conference and Expo is held, over five days.
2002: At the Macworld trade show, Apple Computer announces new iMac computers, with a 15-inch flat-panel screen attached by a pivoting arm to a 10.5-inch diameter dome. The feature 700 to 800 MHz PowerPC G4 processor, 128 to 256 MB RAM, 40 to 60 GB hard drive, CD-RW drive or DVD writer, 10/100 network port. Prices of the three models are US$1299, US$1399, and US$1799.
2002: At the Macworld trade show, Apple Computer introduces a new iBook portable computer with 14-inch flat-panel display.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs unveils the Safari Web browser for Macintosh computers. The software is available as a free download. Jobs also introduces the Keynote presentation software, available for US$99.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer debuts the iLife application suite, with iPhoto 2, iDVD 3, iMovie 3, iTunes 3, and Safari Web browser.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces a PowerBook G4 with 17-inch display. It features 1 GHz G4 processor with 1 MB L3 cache, 167 MHz bus, 512 MB RAM, 1440 x 900 resolution display, Gigabit Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, SuperDrive, 60 GB hard drive, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, PCMCIA slot, nVidia GeForce4 440 Go with 64 MB RAM. Battery life is about 4.5 hours. Prices start at US$3299; size is 15.4 x 10.2 x 1 inch; weight is 6.8 pounds.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces a PowerBook G4 with 12-inch display. It features 867 MHz G4 processor with 256 KB L2 cache, 133 MHz bus, 256 MB RAM, 1024 x 768 resolution display, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, AirPort Extreme, Combo Drive, 60 GB hard drive, FireWire 400, nVidia GeForce4 420 Go with 32 MB RAM. Battery life is about 5 hours. Price is US$1799; size is 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.18 inches; weight is 4.6 pounds.
2003: At the Macworld Expo, Apple Computer introduces FireWire 800, with maximum distance 100 metres, and speed 800 Mbps.
2003: Intel announces the new brand name for its next-generation mobile processor technology: Centrino.
2003: Microsoft releases the Windows Media Player 9 software for Windows. It includes video-smoothing technology and high-definition Windows Media Video.
2003: Nintendo unveils the Game Boy Advance SP handheld video game system in the US. It features a flip-up illuminated screen, built-in rechargeable battery, and complete compatibility with the Game Boy Advance. The unit is expected to go on sale March 23 for US$100.
2004: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in China, initially in Shanghai and Guangzhou cities.
Movies
1985: CBC Television (Canada) debuts the Midday TV show, and the Venture TV show.
1985: Death of Johnny Guarnieri at age 67; jazz pianist, musical director (NBC, headed the orchestra on Morey Amsterdam Show TV show, , Tonight! America After Dark TV show).
1988: Death of Trevor Howard at age 71 of bronchitis; English actor (Ryan's Daughter, George Washington TV mini-series, Peter the Great, Shaka Zulu, Love Boat).
1990: Birth of Camryn Grimes; actress (The Young and the Restless).
1990: Birth of Liam Aiken; actor (Late Night with David Letterman, Law and Order).
1991: Nia Peeples' Party Machine 30-minute TV show premieres.
1991: Birth of Max Morrow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; actor (Monk).
1992: Richard Hunt, puppeteer/actor (The Muppet Movie), dies of AIDS at age 40.
1993: Richard Branda, actor (Two Minute Warning), dies of colon cancer at age 57.
1994: Vittorio Mezzogiorno, actor (Cafe Express), dies of heart failure 52.
1995: Larry Grayson, British entertainer (Generation Game), dies at age 71 (born 1923).
2002: Death of Avery Schreiber at age 64 of diabetes complications; actor/comedian (Burns and Schreiber, Doritos ads, My Mother The Car, Chico and the Man, Match Game, Days of Our Lives, The Muppet Show).
2009: 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in the USA:
1985: Death of Johnny Guarnieri at age 67; jazz pianist, musical director (NBC, headed the orchestra on Morey Amsterdam Show TV show, , Tonight! America After Dark TV show).
1988: Death of Trevor Howard at age 71 of bronchitis; English actor (Ryan's Daughter, George Washington TV mini-series, Peter the Great, Shaka Zulu, Love Boat).
1990: Birth of Camryn Grimes; actress (The Young and the Restless).
1990: Birth of Liam Aiken; actor (Late Night with David Letterman, Law and Order).
1991: Nia Peeples' Party Machine 30-minute TV show premieres.
1991: Birth of Max Morrow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; actor (Monk).
1992: Richard Hunt, puppeteer/actor (The Muppet Movie), dies of AIDS at age 40.
1993: Richard Branda, actor (Two Minute Warning), dies of colon cancer at age 57.
1994: Vittorio Mezzogiorno, actor (Cafe Express), dies of heart failure 52.
1995: Larry Grayson, British entertainer (Generation Game), dies at age 71 (born 1923).
2002: Death of Avery Schreiber at age 64 of diabetes complications; actor/comedian (Burns and Schreiber, Doritos ads, My Mother The Car, Chico and the Man, Match Game, Days of Our Lives, The Muppet Show).
2009: 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in the USA:
Music
1985: Death of Johnny Guarnieri at age 67; jazz pianist, musical director (NBC, headed the orchestra on Morey Amsterdam Show TV show, , Tonight! America After Dark TV show).
1987: Larry Carr, pianist (Flight to Rhythm), dies at age 72.
1994: Death of Jay Blackton at age 84; American broadway conductor, arranger (Oklahoma!).
2009: 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in the USA:
1987: Larry Carr, pianist (Flight to Rhythm), dies at age 72.
1994: Death of Jay Blackton at age 84; American broadway conductor, arranger (Oklahoma!).
2009: 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in the USA:
Sports
1985: Lou Brock and Hoyt Wilhelm elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame.
1987: Kapil Dev takes his 300th Test wicket, at age 28 the youngest.
1989: Cleveland Cavaliers block 21 New York Knicks' shots tying NBA regulation game record.
1990: Lynn Jennings runs world record 5km indoor at 15:22.64.
1990: Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski, football hall of famer, dies at age 81.
1990: Horace Stoneham, baseball owner (San Francisco Giants), dies at age 86.
1990: Joseph Robbie, lawyer/NFL owner (Miami Dolphins), dies at age 73.
1992: Last day of Test cricket for Imran Khan.
1992: Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers elected to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.
1994: South Africa beats Australia in the Sydney Test by five runs.
1994: US female Figure Skating championship won by Tonya Harding.
1995: GHP Heartland Classic-15th).
2005: Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month's Indian Ocean tsunami.
2006: At the sixth Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Legacy ceremonies in Kansas City, Bob Watson, the first black general manager in baseball history, receives the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award.
2007: Randy Johnson agrees to a US$26 million, two-year Arizona Diamondbacks deal.
1987: Kapil Dev takes his 300th Test wicket, at age 28 the youngest.
1989: Cleveland Cavaliers block 21 New York Knicks' shots tying NBA regulation game record.
1990: Lynn Jennings runs world record 5km indoor at 15:22.64.
1990: Bronislau "Bronko" Nagurski, football hall of famer, dies at age 81.
1990: Horace Stoneham, baseball owner (San Francisco Giants), dies at age 86.
1990: Joseph Robbie, lawyer/NFL owner (Miami Dolphins), dies at age 73.
1992: Last day of Test cricket for Imran Khan.
1992: Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers elected to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.
1994: South Africa beats Australia in the Sydney Test by five runs.
1994: US female Figure Skating championship won by Tonya Harding.
1995: GHP Heartland Classic-15th).
2005: Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announces Major League Baseball and the Players Association will donate $1 million to help the victims of last month's Indian Ocean tsunami.
2006: At the sixth Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Legacy ceremonies in Kansas City, Bob Watson, the first black general manager in baseball history, receives the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award.
2007: Randy Johnson agrees to a US$26 million, two-year Arizona Diamondbacks deal.
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