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Video Games
1985: In Chicago, Illinois, the Amusement Showcase International show is held, over three days.
1985: In Chicago, Illinois, the Amusement Showcase International show is held, over three days.
1991: The Federal Trade Commission investigation of Microsoft becomes public knowledge.
1991: The Federal Trade Commission investigation of Microsoft becomes public knowledge.
1995: Sega releases the Knuckles' Chaotix video game for the Sega 32X in the US.
1995: Sega releases the Knuckles' Chaotix video game for the Sega 32X in the US.
1997: Sony announces price cuts on the PlayStation by 25 to 35 percent in Australia, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
1997: Sony announces price cuts on the PlayStation by 25 to 35 percent in Australia, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
1999: Compaq Computer begins shipping the Aero 2100 handheld computer. It features 256-color display, 8 MB RAM, integrated microphone and speaker, Windows CE. A lithium-ion battery powers the unit for about ten hours. Price is US$449.
1999: Oracle begins shipping the Oracle 8i database software, for a variety of operating systems. Price starts at US$1475 for a 5-user license.
1999: Compaq Computer begins shipping the Aero 2100 handheld computer. It features 256-color display, 8 MB RAM, integrated microphone and speaker, Windows CE. A lithium-ion battery powers the unit for about ten hours. Price is US$449.
1999: Oracle begins shipping the Oracle 8i database software, for a variety of operating systems. Price starts at US$1475 for a 5-user license.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Stadium video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Stadium video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: LucasArts releases the Star Wars: Republic Commando video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: LucasArts releases the Star Wars: Republic Commando video game for the Xbox in the US.
2006: Azerbaijan issues a postage stamp depicting a man at a personal computer.
2006: Azerbaijan issues a postage stamp depicting a man at a personal computer.
2007: The Dominican Republic issues a 25-peso postage stamp depicting a computer and keyboard.
2007: Great Britain issues two postage stamps depicting a man at a personal computer.
2007: The Dominican Republic issues a 25-peso postage stamp depicting a computer and keyboard.
2007: Great Britain issues two postage stamps depicting a man at a personal computer.
2008: Time Warner AOL ceases support, development, and security fixes for Navigator. Last released version is 9.0.0.6.
2008: Time Warner AOL ceases support, development, and security fixes for Navigator. Last released version is 9.0.0.6.
1985: In Chicago, Illinois, the Amusement Showcase International show is held, over three days.
1991: The Federal Trade Commission investigation of Microsoft becomes public knowledge.
1991: The Federal Trade Commission investigation of Microsoft becomes public knowledge.
1995: Sega releases the Knuckles' Chaotix video game for the Sega 32X in the US.
1995: Sega releases the Knuckles' Chaotix video game for the Sega 32X in the US.
1997: Sony announces price cuts on the PlayStation by 25 to 35 percent in Australia, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
1997: Sony announces price cuts on the PlayStation by 25 to 35 percent in Australia, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
1999: Compaq Computer begins shipping the Aero 2100 handheld computer. It features 256-color display, 8 MB RAM, integrated microphone and speaker, Windows CE. A lithium-ion battery powers the unit for about ten hours. Price is US$449.
1999: Oracle begins shipping the Oracle 8i database software, for a variety of operating systems. Price starts at US$1475 for a 5-user license.
1999: Compaq Computer begins shipping the Aero 2100 handheld computer. It features 256-color display, 8 MB RAM, integrated microphone and speaker, Windows CE. A lithium-ion battery powers the unit for about ten hours. Price is US$449.
1999: Oracle begins shipping the Oracle 8i database software, for a variety of operating systems. Price starts at US$1475 for a 5-user license.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Stadium video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Stadium video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: LucasArts releases the Star Wars: Republic Commando video game for the Xbox in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: LucasArts releases the Star Wars: Republic Commando video game for the Xbox in the US.
2006: Azerbaijan issues a postage stamp depicting a man at a personal computer.
2006: Azerbaijan issues a postage stamp depicting a man at a personal computer.
2007: The Dominican Republic issues a 25-peso postage stamp depicting a computer and keyboard.
2007: Great Britain issues two postage stamps depicting a man at a personal computer.
2007: The Dominican Republic issues a 25-peso postage stamp depicting a computer and keyboard.
2007: Great Britain issues two postage stamps depicting a man at a personal computer.
2008: Time Warner AOL ceases support, development, and security fixes for Navigator. Last released version is 9.0.0.6.
2008: Time Warner AOL ceases support, development, and security fixes for Navigator. Last released version is 9.0.0.6.
Movies
1988: Jean Le Poulain, actor (The Gorillas), dies at age 63.
1988: Joe Besser, American comedian, actor (The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello), dies at age 80 (born 1907).
1988: Jean Le Poulain, actor (The Gorillas), dies at age 63.
1988: Joe Besser, American comedian, actor (The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello), dies at age 80 (born 1907).
1989: Josephine van Gasteren, Dutch actress/director (Bluejackets), dies at age 72.
1989: Josephine van Gasteren, Dutch actress/director (Bluejackets), dies at age 72.
1991: Katharine Blake, actress (To Have and To Hold), dies at age 62.
1991: Katharine Blake, actress (To Have and To Hold), dies at age 62.
1992: Maria Déa, French actress (Piéges), dies at age 73.
1992: Maria Déa, French actress (Piéges), dies at age 73.
1993: Terry Frost, actor (Waterfront, Dead Man's Trail), dies at age 86.
1993: Terry Frost, actor (Waterfront, Dead Man's Trail), dies at age 86.
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
2001: The final episode of TV show La Femme Nikita airs in the US.
2001: The final episode of TV show La Femme Nikita airs in the US.
1988: Joe Besser, American comedian, actor (The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello), dies at age 80 (born 1907).
1988: Jean Le Poulain, actor (The Gorillas), dies at age 63.
1988: Joe Besser, American comedian, actor (The Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello), dies at age 80 (born 1907).
1989: Josephine van Gasteren, Dutch actress/director (Bluejackets), dies at age 72.
1989: Josephine van Gasteren, Dutch actress/director (Bluejackets), dies at age 72.
1991: Katharine Blake, actress (To Have and To Hold), dies at age 62.
1991: Katharine Blake, actress (To Have and To Hold), dies at age 62.
1992: Maria Déa, French actress (Piéges), dies at age 73.
1992: Maria Déa, French actress (Piéges), dies at age 73.
1993: Terry Frost, actor (Waterfront, Dead Man's Trail), dies at age 86.
1993: Terry Frost, actor (Waterfront, Dead Man's Trail), dies at age 86.
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
2001: The final episode of TV show La Femme Nikita airs in the US.
2001: The final episode of TV show La Femme Nikita airs in the US.
Music
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
1995: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
Sports
1985: Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases the Milwaukee Bucks.
1985: Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases the Milwaukee Bucks.
1987: Jane Geddes wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1987: Jane Geddes wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1988: Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist.
1988: Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist.
1989: Ben Johnson's coach testifies Johnson began using steroids in 1981.
1989: Ben Johnson's coach testifies Johnson began using steroids in 1981.
1992: Jenny Thompson swims 100 metre freestyle world record (1:01.40).
1992: Nelson Diebel swims 100 metre freestyle US record (54.48 seconds).
1992: Jenny Thompson swims 100 metre freestyle world record (1:01.40).
1992: Nelson Diebel swims 100 metre freestyle US record (54.48 seconds).
1993: George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees.
1993: New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
1993: George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees.
1993: New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
1994: Former banker Leonard Coleman is elected National League president replacing Bill White.
1994: US Women's Open-4th).
1994: , 1997 Eastern Sr champion).
1994: Former banker Leonard Coleman is elected National League president replacing Bill White.
1994: US Women's Open-4th).
1994: , 1997 Eastern Sr champion).
1995: Rochester International-5th).
1995: Rochester International-5th).
1996: Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory.
1996: Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory.
2005: Tim Hudson agrees to a four-year, $47-million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.
2005: Tim Hudson agrees to a four-year, $47-million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.
2009: In Victoria, British Columbia, Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg wins her third Canadian women's curling Tournament of Hearts title with an 8-5 victory over Marla Mallett of B.C.
2009: In Victoria, British Columbia, Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg wins her third Canadian women's curling Tournament of Hearts title with an 8-5 victory over Marla Mallett of B.C.
1985: Milwaukee businessman Herb Kohl purchases the Milwaukee Bucks.
1987: Jane Geddes wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1987: Jane Geddes wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1988: Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist.
1988: Wayne Gretzky passes Gordie Howe with his record 1,050th NHL assist.
1989: Ben Johnson's coach testifies Johnson began using steroids in 1981.
1989: Ben Johnson's coach testifies Johnson began using steroids in 1981.
1992: Jenny Thompson swims 100 metre freestyle world record (1:01.40).
1992: Nelson Diebel swims 100 metre freestyle US record (54.48 seconds).
1992: Jenny Thompson swims 100 metre freestyle world record (1:01.40).
1992: Nelson Diebel swims 100 metre freestyle US record (54.48 seconds).
1993: George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees.
1993: New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
1993: George Steinbenner is reinstated as owner of New York Yankees.
1993: New expansion NHL team, owned by Disney, is named the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
1994: Former banker Leonard Coleman is elected National League president replacing Bill White.
1994: US Women's Open-4th).
1994: , 1997 Eastern Sr champion).
1994: Former banker Leonard Coleman is elected National League president replacing Bill White.
1994: US Women's Open-4th).
1994: , 1997 Eastern Sr champion).
1995: Rochester International-5th).
1995: Rochester International-5th).
1996: Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory.
1996: Lenny Wilkens, winningest coach in NBA, coaches his 1,000th victory.
2005: Tim Hudson agrees to a four-year, $47-million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.
2005: Tim Hudson agrees to a four-year, $47-million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.
2009: In Victoria, British Columbia, Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg wins her third Canadian women's curling Tournament of Hearts title with an 8-5 victory over Marla Mallett of B.C.
2009: In Victoria, British Columbia, Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg wins her third Canadian women's curling Tournament of Hearts title with an 8-5 victory over Marla Mallett of B.C.
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