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Video Games
1991: Microsoft begins development of Excel 4.0.
1995: Sega releases the Saturn video game system in Europe. Price with Virtua Fighter in the UK is 399 pounds.
2007: At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo announces the Wii Zapper, a white plastic casing that holds the Wii remote and nunchuck analog stick. Release price is to be US$19.99. The upcoming Mario Kart video game for the Nintendo Wii will come with a white plastic wheel to hold the Wii remote. The upcoming title Wii Fit will include a new balance board controller that sense your weight and center of gravity.
2008: 2K Games releases the Civilization Revolution video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS in the USA.
1995: Sega releases the Saturn video game system in Europe. Price with Virtua Fighter in the UK is 399 pounds.
2007: At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Nintendo announces the Wii Zapper, a white plastic casing that holds the Wii remote and nunchuck analog stick. Release price is to be US$19.99. The upcoming Mario Kart video game for the Nintendo Wii will come with a white plastic wheel to hold the Wii remote. The upcoming title Wii Fit will include a new balance board controller that sense your weight and center of gravity.
2008: 2K Games releases the Civilization Revolution video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS in the USA.
Movies
1985: Death of Phil Foster AKA Philip Feldman at age 72 of a heart attack; actor/comedian (Frank De Fazio - Laverne and Shirley TV show, Ed Sullivan Show).
1986: Birth of Jake McDorman; actor (Greek, Quintuplets).
1990: ABC airs the final episode of TV show Mr. Belvedere.
1991: Death of James Franciscus at age 57 of emphysema; actor (Mr. Novak TV show, Hunter, Longstreet, Doc Elliot).
1995: The last episode of the TV series Empty Nest airs.
2006: Death of June Allyson at age 88 in Ojai, California, USA; actress (The Dupont Show starring June Allyson), host (Dick Powell Show).
1986: Birth of Jake McDorman; actor (Greek, Quintuplets).
1990: ABC airs the final episode of TV show Mr. Belvedere.
1991: Death of James Franciscus at age 57 of emphysema; actor (Mr. Novak TV show, Hunter, Longstreet, Doc Elliot).
1995: The last episode of the TV series Empty Nest airs.
2006: Death of June Allyson at age 88 in Ojai, California, USA; actress (The Dupont Show starring June Allyson), host (Dick Powell Show).
Music
1985: Birth of Jamie Cook; guitarist (Arctic Monkeys).
Sports
1990: Federal Republic of Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 for soccer's 14th FIFA World Cup at Rome, Italy.
1990: Italy beats England in soccer's FIFA World Cup consolation game.
1990: Stefan Edberg beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon title.
1990: Trailing 7-0, Milwaukee Brewers tie California Angels and then score 13 in 5th to win 20-7.
1996: Martina Hingis becomes the youngest person in history (age 15 years and 282 days) to win at Wimbledon in the Ladies' Doubles event.
2005: In Singapore, the International Olympic Committee takes a secret vote on the approval of the 28 current summer Olympic events scheduled to be played at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Baseball and softball are eliminated.
2007: Roger Federer wins the Men's Singles of tennis, at Wimbledon for the fifth time in a row.
1990: Italy beats England in soccer's FIFA World Cup consolation game.
1990: Stefan Edberg beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon title.
1990: Trailing 7-0, Milwaukee Brewers tie California Angels and then score 13 in 5th to win 20-7.
1996: Martina Hingis becomes the youngest person in history (age 15 years and 282 days) to win at Wimbledon in the Ladies' Doubles event.
2005: In Singapore, the International Olympic Committee takes a secret vote on the approval of the 28 current summer Olympic events scheduled to be played at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Baseball and softball are eliminated.
2007: Roger Federer wins the Men's Singles of tennis, at Wimbledon for the fifth time in a row.
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