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Video Games
1986: Tim Paterson of Falcon Technology writes to Microsoft, indicating an intent to sell its royalty-free DOS license. Microsoft replies indicating a willingness to buy back the license.
1987: Apple Computer makes its 1 millionth Macintosh personal computer. Six Mac Plus computers are designated the 1 millionth Macintosh; one is given to Jef Raskin.
1990: In Washington, D.C., the AmiExpo trade show is held, over three days.
1995: Sega releases the Sonic Drift 2 video game for the Game Gear in the US.
1997: Microsoft ships Office 97 Small Business Edition, for US$249.
2000: Dell Computer begins shipping personal computers with 1 GHz Pentium III processors.
2000: In Iowa, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pratt dismisses a lawsuit by Microware Systems against Apple Computer, which claimed trademark violation by Apple of Microware's OS 9 operating system.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. A video arcade machine is used on board a space ship for blasting other ships.
2003: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version video games for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.6 GHz Athlon XP-M 2100+ processor for notebook computers. Price is US$97 in 1000-unit quantities.
2009: Rockstar releases the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2009: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Resistance: Retribution video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
1987: Apple Computer makes its 1 millionth Macintosh personal computer. Six Mac Plus computers are designated the 1 millionth Macintosh; one is given to Jef Raskin.
1990: In Washington, D.C., the AmiExpo trade show is held, over three days.
1995: Sega releases the Sonic Drift 2 video game for the Game Gear in the US.
1997: Microsoft ships Office 97 Small Business Edition, for US$249.
2000: Dell Computer begins shipping personal computers with 1 GHz Pentium III processors.
2000: In Iowa, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pratt dismisses a lawsuit by Microware Systems against Apple Computer, which claimed trademark violation by Apple of Microware's OS 9 operating system.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. A video arcade machine is used on board a space ship for blasting other ships.
2003: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version video games for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Advanced Micro Devices releases the 1.6 GHz Athlon XP-M 2100+ processor for notebook computers. Price is US$97 in 1000-unit quantities.
2009: Rockstar releases the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2009: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Resistance: Retribution video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
Movies
1986: Hal Buckley, actor (John Quincy - OK Crackerby), dies at age 49.
1989: Merritt Butrick, actor (Shy People, Wired to Kill), dies of AIDS at age 29 (born 1959).
1990: Capucine [Germaine Lefebvre], actress (Rendez-Vous de Juillet, Curse of the Pink Panther), commits suicide in Lausanne, Switzerland at age 57 (born 1933).
1992: Charles Rea, British actor (Ipcress File), dies at age 69.
1992: Death of Grace Stafford Lantz at age 87 from spinal cancer; voice of Woody Woodpecker for nearly 40 years.
1992: Death of Jack Arnold at age 75 from arteriosclerosis; actor, director (Perry Mason TV show, Sid Caeser Special, Peter Gunn TV show, Alias Smith and Jones TV show, The Fall Guy TV show, The Brady Bunch TV show, Gilligan's Island TV show).
1993: Death of Helen Hayes Brown of congestive heart failure at age 92 in Nyack, New York, USA; actor (The Sin of Madelon Claudet film (1931, Best Actress Oscar award), Airport film (1970, Best Supporting Actress Oscar award), Happy Birthday show (1947, Leading Actress Tony award)), writer (A Gift of Joy book, On Reflection book).
1993: Death of Skip Young at age 62; actor (Wally - Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet TV show, Smokey and Hotwire Gang).
1994: Mai Zetterling, actress (Night is My Future), dies of cancer at age 68.
1995: Rick Aviles, US comic/actor (Ghost), dies of AIDS (born 1952).
1997: Gail Davis, actress (Annie Oakley), dies at age 71.
1989: Merritt Butrick, actor (Shy People, Wired to Kill), dies of AIDS at age 29 (born 1959).
1990: Capucine [Germaine Lefebvre], actress (Rendez-Vous de Juillet, Curse of the Pink Panther), commits suicide in Lausanne, Switzerland at age 57 (born 1933).
1992: Charles Rea, British actor (Ipcress File), dies at age 69.
1992: Death of Grace Stafford Lantz at age 87 from spinal cancer; voice of Woody Woodpecker for nearly 40 years.
1992: Death of Jack Arnold at age 75 from arteriosclerosis; actor, director (Perry Mason TV show, Sid Caeser Special, Peter Gunn TV show, Alias Smith and Jones TV show, The Fall Guy TV show, The Brady Bunch TV show, Gilligan's Island TV show).
1993: Death of Helen Hayes Brown of congestive heart failure at age 92 in Nyack, New York, USA; actor (The Sin of Madelon Claudet film (1931, Best Actress Oscar award), Airport film (1970, Best Supporting Actress Oscar award), Happy Birthday show (1947, Leading Actress Tony award)), writer (A Gift of Joy book, On Reflection book).
1993: Death of Skip Young at age 62; actor (Wally - Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet TV show, Smokey and Hotwire Gang).
1994: Mai Zetterling, actress (Night is My Future), dies of cancer at age 68.
1995: Rick Aviles, US comic/actor (Ghost), dies of AIDS (born 1952).
1997: Gail Davis, actress (Annie Oakley), dies at age 71.
Music
1990: Rick Grech, British rock bassist (Blind Faith, Traffic), dies at age 44 (born 1946).
1995: Death of Sunnyland Smart at age 87; jazz/blues singer/pianist (Delta Blues).
1996: Death of Terry Stafford at age 54 of liver failure; singer ("Suspicion").
2008: Death of Ola Brunkert at age 62 from a falling accident in his home in Majorca, Spain; drummer (Abba).
1995: Death of Sunnyland Smart at age 87; jazz/blues singer/pianist (Delta Blues).
1996: Death of Terry Stafford at age 54 of liver failure; singer ("Suspicion").
2008: Death of Ola Brunkert at age 62 from a falling accident in his home in Majorca, Spain; drummer (Abba).
Sports
1985: Jane Blalock wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1985: Matti Nykanen of Finland set a world ski jump record of 623 feet.
1985: Dattu Phadkar, cricket player (Indian all-rounder, 31 Tests 1947-58), dies.
1987: Sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an inning of 96 versus Pakistan.
1988: Highest scoring NCAA basketball game: Loyola-Marymnt 119, Wyoming 115.
1988: Reg Sinfield, cricket player (one Test for England versus Australia 1938), dies.
1990: PBA National Championship Won by Jim Pencak.
1991: Penny Hammel wins Desert Inn LPGA Golf International.
1992: BellSouth-6th).
1994: Rochester International-24th).
1996: Aravinda De Silva gets 107 and 3-42 in cricket World Cup victory.
1996: Liselotte Neumann wins LPGA Ping/Welch's Golf Championship.
1996: Mike Tyson beats Frank Bruno in third round to gain Heavyweight title.
1996: Montreal Canadiens play first game in their new arena.
1996: Sri Lanka wins the Cricket World Cup by storming to a Seven wicket victory against the tournament favourite Australia.
1996: , US Women's World Cup-1999).
1998: USA Women's Hockey Team beats Canada for first Olympic Gold medal.
2005: During over 11 hours of the Committee on Government Reform hearing concerning major league player use of steroids, Mark McGwire refuses to talk about the past and does not deny taking performance enhancing drugs.
2009: Martin Brodeur, goalie for the NHL's New Jersey Devils, wins his 552nd game, breaking the former NHL record.
1985: Matti Nykanen of Finland set a world ski jump record of 623 feet.
1985: Dattu Phadkar, cricket player (Indian all-rounder, 31 Tests 1947-58), dies.
1987: Sunil Gavaskar ends his Test career with an inning of 96 versus Pakistan.
1988: Highest scoring NCAA basketball game: Loyola-Marymnt 119, Wyoming 115.
1988: Reg Sinfield, cricket player (one Test for England versus Australia 1938), dies.
1990: PBA National Championship Won by Jim Pencak.
1991: Penny Hammel wins Desert Inn LPGA Golf International.
1992: BellSouth-6th).
1994: Rochester International-24th).
1996: Aravinda De Silva gets 107 and 3-42 in cricket World Cup victory.
1996: Liselotte Neumann wins LPGA Ping/Welch's Golf Championship.
1996: Mike Tyson beats Frank Bruno in third round to gain Heavyweight title.
1996: Montreal Canadiens play first game in their new arena.
1996: Sri Lanka wins the Cricket World Cup by storming to a Seven wicket victory against the tournament favourite Australia.
1996: , US Women's World Cup-1999).
1998: USA Women's Hockey Team beats Canada for first Olympic Gold medal.
2005: During over 11 hours of the Committee on Government Reform hearing concerning major league player use of steroids, Mark McGwire refuses to talk about the past and does not deny taking performance enhancing drugs.
2009: Martin Brodeur, goalie for the NHL's New Jersey Devils, wins his 552nd game, breaking the former NHL record.
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