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Video Games
1995: Acclaim releases the Mortal Kombat II video game for personal computers in the US.
1999: Sony Online Entertainment releases the EverQuest game for personal computers in the USA.
1999: Apple Computer releases Mac OS X Server 1.0 and a preview version of Mac OS X for developers.
2000: Palm announces it has created a Japanese company to market its handheld computers and operating system in that market.
2000: Mexico issues a 10-peso postage stamp depicting people at computers.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer with a camera mounted on the monitor replaces a person at the dinner table.
2006: Tunisia issues a postage stamp depicting a personal computer.
2006: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy XII video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
1999: Sony Online Entertainment releases the EverQuest game for personal computers in the USA.
1999: Apple Computer releases Mac OS X Server 1.0 and a preview version of Mac OS X for developers.
2000: Palm announces it has created a Japanese company to market its handheld computers and operating system in that market.
2000: Mexico issues a 10-peso postage stamp depicting people at computers.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer with a camera mounted on the monitor replaces a person at the dinner table.
2006: Tunisia issues a postage stamp depicting a personal computer.
2006: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy XII video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
Movies
1987: Scott McKay, actor (Guest in House, 30 Seconds over Tokyo), dies at age 71.
1988: Dorothy Adams Foulger, actress (Laura, Devil Commands), dies at age 88.
1991: Wim van den Brink, Dutch actor (Turkish Fruit, Red Sien), dies.
1993: Chishu Ryu, Japanese actor (Autumn Afternoon), dies of cancer at age 86.
1993: Don Randolph, actor (Harem Girl), dies of pneumonia at age 87.
2005: Death of Anthony George at age 80 of complications from emphysema; actor (The Untouchables, Checkmate, Dark Shadows, Search for Tomorrow, One Life to Live).
1988: Dorothy Adams Foulger, actress (Laura, Devil Commands), dies at age 88.
1991: Wim van den Brink, Dutch actor (Turkish Fruit, Red Sien), dies.
1993: Chishu Ryu, Japanese actor (Autumn Afternoon), dies of cancer at age 86.
1993: Don Randolph, actor (Harem Girl), dies of pneumonia at age 87.
2005: Death of Anthony George at age 80 of complications from emphysema; actor (The Untouchables, Checkmate, Dark Shadows, Search for Tomorrow, One Life to Live).
Music
Sports
1985: Denny McLain, pitcher, convicted of racketeering, sentenced to 25 years.
1986: Chris Johnson wins LPGA GNA/Glendale Federal Golf Classic.
1989: Birth of Theo Walcott, English football player.
1991: New Jersey Nets' coach Bill Fitch is fourth coach to win 800 NBA games.
1994: In Portland, Oregon, Tonya Harding pleads guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution for trying to cover-up an attack on figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. She is fined $100,000 and banned from the sport.
1995: Manhattan upsets fourth seeded Oklahoma 77-67.
1995: World best 7th wicket stand 461 by Bhupinder Singh Junior and P Dharmani.
1996: Mike Tyson knocks out Frank Bruno in second round.
1997: Donna Andrews wins LPGA Welch's/Circle K Championship.
1997: New Jersey Devils' Dave Andreychuk is 26th NHL player to score 500 goals.
1997: Stuart Appleby wins Honda Golf Classic.
2006: In the second round of the World Baseball Classic, Mexico defeats Team USA 2-1, eliminating the US from the tournament.
2006: Roy Halladay agrees to a $40 million, three-year contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays.
2008: In the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Tiger Woods sinks a 24-foot putt on the 18th hole to win with 10 under par.
2009: Jo Jackson wins the 400m freestyle in a new world record time of 4:00.66 at the British Swimming Championships.
1986: Chris Johnson wins LPGA GNA/Glendale Federal Golf Classic.
1989: Birth of Theo Walcott, English football player.
1991: New Jersey Nets' coach Bill Fitch is fourth coach to win 800 NBA games.
1994: In Portland, Oregon, Tonya Harding pleads guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution for trying to cover-up an attack on figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. She is fined $100,000 and banned from the sport.
1995: Manhattan upsets fourth seeded Oklahoma 77-67.
1995: World best 7th wicket stand 461 by Bhupinder Singh Junior and P Dharmani.
1996: Mike Tyson knocks out Frank Bruno in second round.
1997: Donna Andrews wins LPGA Welch's/Circle K Championship.
1997: New Jersey Devils' Dave Andreychuk is 26th NHL player to score 500 goals.
1997: Stuart Appleby wins Honda Golf Classic.
2006: In the second round of the World Baseball Classic, Mexico defeats Team USA 2-1, eliminating the US from the tournament.
2006: Roy Halladay agrees to a $40 million, three-year contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays.
2008: In the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Tiger Woods sinks a 24-foot putt on the 18th hole to win with 10 under par.
2009: Jo Jackson wins the 400m freestyle in a new world record time of 4:00.66 at the British Swimming Championships.
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