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Video Games
1989: IBM introduces the Interleaf desktop publishing software for DOS-based personal computers. Price is US$750-995.
1997: IBM introduces Aptiva C3D computers with DVD-ROM drives. Prices range from US$1799 to US$2899.
2000: At the Computex trade show, Via Technologies of Taiwan introduces the Cyrix III processor. Speeds are 533 to 667 MHz, priced between US$75 and US$160.
2001: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.4 GHz Athlon processor. Price is US$253 in 1000-unit quantities.
2001: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 950 MHz Duron processor. Price is US$122 in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Electronic Arts releases the Medal of Honor: Frontline video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2003: Corel announces it has agreed to be acquired by Vector Capital, for about US$98 million.
2005: In San Francisco, California, Apple Computer announces it is abandoning the PowerPC processor in favor of Intel processors for Macintosh computers. The first Intel-based Macintosh computers should be on the market by mid-2006, with PowerPC-based computers phased out by the end of 2007. Reasons given for the switch are the lack of a 3 GHz G5 processor, lack of G5 processors for portable computers, and the Intel processor future looks better for Apple computers.
2006: Midway releases the MLB SlugFest 2006 video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: The Entertainment Software Association files a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota in Minnesota Federal District Court, to overturn a new bill that would fine children and teens for buying or renting mature or adults-only games.
2007: Namco Bandai releases the Pac Man Championship Edition video game on the Xbox Live online service. The game was personally designed by Toru Iwatani, who designed the original Pac-Man arcade game.
1997: IBM introduces Aptiva C3D computers with DVD-ROM drives. Prices range from US$1799 to US$2899.
2000: At the Computex trade show, Via Technologies of Taiwan introduces the Cyrix III processor. Speeds are 533 to 667 MHz, priced between US$75 and US$160.
2001: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.4 GHz Athlon processor. Price is US$253 in 1000-unit quantities.
2001: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 950 MHz Duron processor. Price is US$122 in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Electronic Arts releases the Medal of Honor: Frontline video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2003: Corel announces it has agreed to be acquired by Vector Capital, for about US$98 million.
2005: In San Francisco, California, Apple Computer announces it is abandoning the PowerPC processor in favor of Intel processors for Macintosh computers. The first Intel-based Macintosh computers should be on the market by mid-2006, with PowerPC-based computers phased out by the end of 2007. Reasons given for the switch are the lack of a 3 GHz G5 processor, lack of G5 processors for portable computers, and the Intel processor future looks better for Apple computers.
2006: Midway releases the MLB SlugFest 2006 video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: The Entertainment Software Association files a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota in Minnesota Federal District Court, to overturn a new bill that would fine children and teens for buying or renting mature or adults-only games.
2007: Namco Bandai releases the Pac Man Championship Edition video game on the Xbox Live online service. The game was personally designed by Toru Iwatani, who designed the original Pac-Man arcade game.
Movies
1991: Larry Kert, actor (Tony - West Side Story), dies from AIDS.
1992: The 700th episode of the syndicated TV series Soul Train airs.
1994: Death of Barry Sullivan at age 81; actor (The Tall Man, Harbourmaster).
1999: Death of Anne Haddy, Australian actress (Helen Daniels - Neighbours) (born 1930).
2008: Paramount releases the film Kung Fu Panda to theaters.
1992: The 700th episode of the syndicated TV series Soul Train airs.
1994: Death of Barry Sullivan at age 81; actor (The Tall Man, Harbourmaster).
1999: Death of Anne Haddy, Australian actress (Helen Daniels - Neighbours) (born 1930).
2008: Paramount releases the film Kung Fu Panda to theaters.
Music
1991: Stan Getz, jazz saxophonist (Girl from Impanima), dies at age 64.
2004: At the 58th Annual Tony Awards, Avenue Q upsets front-runner Wicked to win the award for Best Musical.
2004: At the 58th Annual Tony Awards, Avenue Q upsets front-runner Wicked to win the award for Best Musical.
Sports
1985: Chris Evert wins a grand slam title for 13th straight year (French).
1986: Kathy Ormsby, a 21-year-old member of the North Carolina State track team jumps off a bridge permanently paralyzing herself.
1988: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom strips jockey Lester Piggott of his Order of the British Empire following his jailing for tax irregularities.
1990: Stump Merrill replaces Bucky Dent as New York Yankees' manager.
2006: On the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of the century, the Los Angeles Dodgers score six runs in the sixth inning during the sixth game of the homestand.
2007: The Anaheim Mighty Ducks defeat the Ottawa Senators 4 games to 1 to win the NHL's Stanley Cup.
2007: At Petco Park, San Diego Padres' pitcher Trevor Hoffman becomes the first reliever to save 500 games.
2009: Svetlana Kuznetsova beats fellow Russian Dinara Safina (6-4 6-2) to win the French Open tennis tournament in Paris.
1986: Kathy Ormsby, a 21-year-old member of the North Carolina State track team jumps off a bridge permanently paralyzing herself.
1988: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom strips jockey Lester Piggott of his Order of the British Empire following his jailing for tax irregularities.
1990: Stump Merrill replaces Bucky Dent as New York Yankees' manager.
2006: On the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of the century, the Los Angeles Dodgers score six runs in the sixth inning during the sixth game of the homestand.
2007: The Anaheim Mighty Ducks defeat the Ottawa Senators 4 games to 1 to win the NHL's Stanley Cup.
2007: At Petco Park, San Diego Padres' pitcher Trevor Hoffman becomes the first reliever to save 500 games.
2009: Svetlana Kuznetsova beats fellow Russian Dinara Safina (6-4 6-2) to win the French Open tennis tournament in Paris.
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