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1987: Apple Computer introduces the expandable Macintosh SE. It features 8 MHz 68000 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A dual floppy system sells for US$2900. With one floppy drive and a 20 MB hard drive, price is US$3700.
1987: Apple Computer introduces the open architecture Macintosh II, the first for Apple with color graphics. It features 16 MHz 68020 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A basic system with one 800 kB 3.5-inch floppy drive and no monitor sells for US$3900. A system with 1 MB RAM, one floppy drive, 40 MB hard drive, and color monitor is priced at US$7000. The system features a plug-and-play "NuBus" architecture for expansion cards.
1987: Apple Computer introduces the expandable Macintosh SE. It features 8 MHz 68000 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A dual floppy system sells for US$2900. With one floppy drive and a 20 MB hard drive, price is US$3700.
1987: Apple Computer introduces the open architecture Macintosh II, the first for Apple with color graphics. It features 16 MHz 68020 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A basic system with one 800 kB 3.5-inch floppy drive and no monitor sells for US$3900. A system with 1 MB RAM, one floppy drive, 40 MB hard drive, and color monitor is priced at US$7000. The system features a plug-and-play "NuBus" architecture for expansion cards.
1997: US Senator Orrin Hatch holds a hearing in Microsoft's alledged antitrust activities, questioning Bill Gates, Scott NcNealy of Sun Microsystems, and Jim Barksdale of Netscape Communications. Bill Gates admits Microsoft's contracts with Internet content companies are barred from promoting Netscape's browser.
1997: US Senator Orrin Hatch holds a hearing in Microsoft's alledged antitrust activities, questioning Bill Gates, Scott NcNealy of Sun Microsystems, and Jim Barksdale of Netscape Communications. Bill Gates admits Microsoft's contracts with Internet content companies are barred from promoting Netscape's browser.
1999: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony unveils specifications of the next PlayStation video game system to 1500 invited guests. It features 300 MHz 128-bit "Emotion Engine" processor co-developed by Toshiba and Sony CEI, 150 MHz Graphics Synthesizer processor, games on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM up to 4.7 GB, 32 MB main RAM, 3.2 GBps memory bus, floating-point performance 6.2 GFLOPS, 33.8 or 37.5 MHz core PlayStation CPU, and IEEE 1394, USB, and PC Card interfaces.
1999: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony unveils specifications of the next PlayStation video game system to 1500 invited guests. It features 300 MHz 128-bit "Emotion Engine" processor co-developed by Toshiba and Sony CEI, 150 MHz Graphics Synthesizer processor, games on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM up to 4.7 GB, 32 MB main RAM, 3.2 GBps memory bus, floating-point performance 6.2 GFLOPS, 33.8 or 37.5 MHz core PlayStation CPU, and IEEE 1394, USB, and PC Card interfaces.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with integrated monitor and keyboard, and external floppy disk drive.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An actress comments that most actor-dates just want to talk about "their Botox, their Tae-bo, or their Xbox".
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with integrated monitor and keyboard, and external floppy disk drive.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An actress comments that most actor-dates just want to talk about "their Botox, their Tae-bo, or their Xbox".
2004: Tecmo releases the Ninja Gaiden video game for the Xbox in the US.
2004: Take 2 releases the Mafia video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: Tecmo releases the Ninja Gaiden video game for the Xbox in the US.
2004: Take 2 releases the Mafia video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
2006: Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
2008: Intel announces the name for its new low-power microprocessor family: "Atom".
2008: Intel announces the name for its new low-power microprocessor family: "Atom".
1987: Apple Computer introduces the open architecture Macintosh II, the first for Apple with color graphics. It features 16 MHz 68020 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A basic system with one 800 kB 3.5-inch floppy drive and no monitor sells for US$3900. A system with 1 MB RAM, one floppy drive, 40 MB hard drive, and color monitor is priced at US$7000. The system features a plug-and-play "NuBus" architecture for expansion cards.
1987: Apple Computer introduces the expandable Macintosh SE. It features 8 MHz 68000 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A dual floppy system sells for US$2900. With one floppy drive and a 20 MB hard drive, price is US$3700.
1987: Apple Computer introduces the open architecture Macintosh II, the first for Apple with color graphics. It features 16 MHz 68020 processor, and 1 MB of RAM. A basic system with one 800 kB 3.5-inch floppy drive and no monitor sells for US$3900. A system with 1 MB RAM, one floppy drive, 40 MB hard drive, and color monitor is priced at US$7000. The system features a plug-and-play "NuBus" architecture for expansion cards.
1997: US Senator Orrin Hatch holds a hearing in Microsoft's alledged antitrust activities, questioning Bill Gates, Scott NcNealy of Sun Microsystems, and Jim Barksdale of Netscape Communications. Bill Gates admits Microsoft's contracts with Internet content companies are barred from promoting Netscape's browser.
1997: US Senator Orrin Hatch holds a hearing in Microsoft's alledged antitrust activities, questioning Bill Gates, Scott NcNealy of Sun Microsystems, and Jim Barksdale of Netscape Communications. Bill Gates admits Microsoft's contracts with Internet content companies are barred from promoting Netscape's browser.
1999: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony unveils specifications of the next PlayStation video game system to 1500 invited guests. It features 300 MHz 128-bit "Emotion Engine" processor co-developed by Toshiba and Sony CEI, 150 MHz Graphics Synthesizer processor, games on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM up to 4.7 GB, 32 MB main RAM, 3.2 GBps memory bus, floating-point performance 6.2 GFLOPS, 33.8 or 37.5 MHz core PlayStation CPU, and IEEE 1394, USB, and PC Card interfaces.
1999: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony unveils specifications of the next PlayStation video game system to 1500 invited guests. It features 300 MHz 128-bit "Emotion Engine" processor co-developed by Toshiba and Sony CEI, 150 MHz Graphics Synthesizer processor, games on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM up to 4.7 GB, 32 MB main RAM, 3.2 GBps memory bus, floating-point performance 6.2 GFLOPS, 33.8 or 37.5 MHz core PlayStation CPU, and IEEE 1394, USB, and PC Card interfaces.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with integrated monitor and keyboard, and external floppy disk drive.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An actress comments that most actor-dates just want to talk about "their Botox, their Tae-bo, or their Xbox".
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with integrated monitor and keyboard, and external floppy disk drive.
2003: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. An actress comments that most actor-dates just want to talk about "their Botox, their Tae-bo, or their Xbox".
2004: Tecmo releases the Ninja Gaiden video game for the Xbox in the US.
2004: Take 2 releases the Mafia video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: Tecmo releases the Ninja Gaiden video game for the Xbox in the US.
2004: Take 2 releases the Mafia video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2006: Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
2006: Microsoft launches the Xbox 360 in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
2008: Intel announces the name for its new low-power microprocessor family: "Atom".
2008: Intel announces the name for its new low-power microprocessor family: "Atom".
Movies
1985: Birth of Robert Iler; actor (The Sopranos).
1985: Birth of Robert Iler; actor (The Sopranos).
1987: Randolph Scott, American actor (Fort Worth, Gung Ho, Jesse James), dies at age 89 (born 1898).
1987: Randolph Scott, American actor (Fort Worth, Gung Ho, Jesse James), dies at age 89 (born 1898).
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1992: Death of Sandy Dennis of ovarian cancer at age 54 in Connecticut, USA; actress (Guiding Light, Up the Down Staircase).
1992: Death of Sandy Dennis of ovarian cancer at age 54 in Connecticut, USA; actress (Guiding Light, Up the Down Staircase).
1993: Paul D Zimmerman, US screenwriter (King of Comedy), dies at age 54.
1993: Paul D Zimmerman, US screenwriter (King of Comedy), dies at age 54.
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1994: 2019)), actor (Arrested Development TV show).
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1994: 2019)), actor (Arrested Development TV show).
1999: Death of Jack Webster at age 84; BC, Canada's most famous radio and TV talk-show host, longtime panellist on CBC TV's Front Page Challenge).
1999: Death of Jack Webster at age 84; BC, Canada's most famous radio and TV talk-show host, longtime panellist on CBC TV's Front Page Challenge).
2004: Death of Mercedes McCambridge at age 85; American actress (Abie's Irish Rose radio show, I Love a Mystery radio show, Big Sister radio show, Betty & Bob radio show, This is Nora Drake radio show, One Man's Family TV show, The Exorcist movie, CBS Mystery Theatre radio show).
2004: Death of Mercedes McCambridge at age 85; American actress (Abie's Irish Rose radio show, I Love a Mystery radio show, Big Sister radio show, Betty & Bob radio show, This is Nora Drake radio show, One Man's Family TV show, The Exorcist movie, CBS Mystery Theatre radio show).
1985: Birth of Robert Iler; actor (The Sopranos).
1987: Randolph Scott, American actor (Fort Worth, Gung Ho, Jesse James), dies at age 89 (born 1898).
1987: Randolph Scott, American actor (Fort Worth, Gung Ho, Jesse James), dies at age 89 (born 1898).
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1992: Death of Sandy Dennis of ovarian cancer at age 54 in Connecticut, USA; actress (Guiding Light, Up the Down Staircase).
1992: Death of Sandy Dennis of ovarian cancer at age 54 in Connecticut, USA; actress (Guiding Light, Up the Down Staircase).
1993: Paul D Zimmerman, US screenwriter (King of Comedy), dies at age 54.
1993: Paul D Zimmerman, US screenwriter (King of Comedy), dies at age 54.
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1994: 2019)), actor (Arrested Development TV show).
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards. Some winners:
1994: 2019)), actor (Arrested Development TV show).
1999: Death of Jack Webster at age 84; BC, Canada's most famous radio and TV talk-show host, longtime panellist on CBC TV's Front Page Challenge).
1999: Death of Jack Webster at age 84; BC, Canada's most famous radio and TV talk-show host, longtime panellist on CBC TV's Front Page Challenge).
2004: Death of Mercedes McCambridge at age 85; American actress (Abie's Irish Rose radio show, I Love a Mystery radio show, Big Sister radio show, Betty & Bob radio show, This is Nora Drake radio show, One Man's Family TV show, The Exorcist movie, CBS Mystery Theatre radio show).
2004: Death of Mercedes McCambridge at age 85; American actress (Abie's Irish Rose radio show, I Love a Mystery radio show, Big Sister radio show, Betty & Bob radio show, This is Nora Drake radio show, One Man's Family TV show, The Exorcist movie, CBS Mystery Theatre radio show).
Music
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
1994: Miami, Florida, begins a Latin Walk of Fame; first star for Gloria Estefan.
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
1994: Miami, Florida, begins a Latin Walk of Fame; first star for Gloria Estefan.
1996: All five members of one of Brazil's top rock bands, Mamonas Assassinas, die in a plane crash returning to Sao Paulo from a concert in Brasilia.
1996: All five members of one of Brazil's top rock bands, Mamonas Assassinas, die in a plane crash returning to Sao Paulo from a concert in Brasilia.
1999: Death of Dusty Springfield of breat cancer at age 59 in England; British singer ("Son of a Preacher Man", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Only Want to Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "What Have I Done To Deserve This?", Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (1999)).
1999: Death of Dusty Springfield of breat cancer at age 59 in England; British singer ("Son of a Preacher Man", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Only Want to Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "What Have I Done To Deserve This?", Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (1999)).
2003: Death of Hank Ballard from throat cancer; American singer, songwriter ("The Twist").
2003: Death of Hank Ballard from throat cancer; American singer, songwriter ("The Twist").
2005: Death of Martin Denny at age 93 in Hawaii, USA; composer/pianist ("Quiet Village", "The Enchanted Sea", "A Taste of Honey", "Ebb Tide").
2005: Death of Martin Denny at age 93 in Hawaii, USA; composer/pianist ("Quiet Village", "The Enchanted Sea", "A Taste of Honey", "Ebb Tide").
1988: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 30th Annual Grammy Awards.
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1991: Death of Serge Gainsbourg at age 62; French singer, composer, actor (Fury of Hercules) (born 1928).
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
1994: Miami, Florida, begins a Latin Walk of Fame; first star for Gloria Estefan.
1994: CBS live telecasts the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presentation of the 36th Annual Grammy Awards.
1994: Miami, Florida, begins a Latin Walk of Fame; first star for Gloria Estefan.
1996: All five members of one of Brazil's top rock bands, Mamonas Assassinas, die in a plane crash returning to Sao Paulo from a concert in Brasilia.
1996: All five members of one of Brazil's top rock bands, Mamonas Assassinas, die in a plane crash returning to Sao Paulo from a concert in Brasilia.
1999: Death of Dusty Springfield of breat cancer at age 59 in England; British singer ("Son of a Preacher Man", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Only Want to Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "What Have I Done To Deserve This?", Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (1999)).
1999: Death of Dusty Springfield of breat cancer at age 59 in England; British singer ("Son of a Preacher Man", "Wishin' and Hopin'", "I Only Want to Be With You", "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me", "What Have I Done To Deserve This?", Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame (1999)).
2003: Death of Hank Ballard from throat cancer; American singer, songwriter ("The Twist").
2003: Death of Hank Ballard from throat cancer; American singer, songwriter ("The Twist").
2005: Death of Martin Denny at age 93 in Hawaii, USA; composer/pianist ("Quiet Village", "The Enchanted Sea", "A Taste of Honey", "Ebb Tide").
2005: Death of Martin Denny at age 93 in Hawaii, USA; composer/pianist ("Quiet Village", "The Enchanted Sea", "A Taste of Honey", "Ebb Tide").
Sports
1985: John B Kelly Junior, chairman US Olympics Committee, dies at age 57.
1985: John B Kelly Junior, chairman US Olympics Committee, dies at age 57.
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins Uniden LPGA Golf Invitational.
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins Uniden LPGA Golf Invitational.
1989: NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers win 22nd straight home game.
1989: New York Mets' Darryl Strawberry swings at teammate Keith Hernandez.
1989: NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers win 22nd straight home game.
1989: New York Mets' Darryl Strawberry swings at teammate Keith Hernandez.
1990: Mark Tewsksbury swims world record 50 metre backstroke (25.06 seconds).
1990: Mark Tewsksbury swims world record 50 metre backstroke (25.06 seconds).
1991: Deb Richard wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1991: Del Ballard Junior, throws most famous gutter ball in PBA Tour history.
1991: North Carolina State Chris Corchiani becomes first NCAA player to get 1,000 assists.
1991: James "Cool Papa" Bell, Negro baseball league great, dies at age 87.
1991: Deb Richard wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1991: Del Ballard Junior, throws most famous gutter ball in PBA Tour history.
1991: North Carolina State Chris Corchiani becomes first NCAA player to get 1,000 assists.
1991: James "Cool Papa" Bell, Negro baseball league great, dies at age 87.
1992: Anita Hall swims female world record 200 metre freestyle (2:05.35).
1992: The highest-paid player in baseball is now Ryne Sandberg, after signing a four-year contract extension worth US$7.1 million per season.
1992: Anita Hall swims female world record 200 metre freestyle (2:05.35).
1992: The highest-paid player in baseball is now Ryne Sandberg, after signing a four-year contract extension worth US$7.1 million per season.
1993: Payless-second).
1993: Payless-second).
1994: Schenectady).
1994: Schenectady).
1996: Tendulkar scores 137 for India versus SL in Cricket World Cup, but still lose.
1996: Tendulkar scores 137 for India versus SL in Cricket World Cup, but still lose.
1997: Gail Graham wins LPGA Alpine Australian Ladies Masters.
1997: Nick Faldo wins Nissan Golf Open.
1997: Gail Graham wins LPGA Alpine Australian Ladies Masters.
1997: Nick Faldo wins Nissan Golf Open.
2005: President George W. Bush awards the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, posthumously to Jackie Robinson's widow. Robinson died in 1972.
2005: President George W. Bush awards the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, posthumously to Jackie Robinson's widow. Robinson died in 1972.
2007: Mike Young signs an $80 million, five-year contract extension offered by American baseball's Texas Rangers.
2007: Five Bluffton University baseball players and the driver and his wife are killed in a chartered bus accident in Atlanta. The players, Zach Arend, David Betts, Scott Harmon, Cody Holp, and Tyler Williams, were en route to to Sarasota, Florida.
2007: Mike Young signs an $80 million, five-year contract extension offered by American baseball's Texas Rangers.
2007: Five Bluffton University baseball players and the driver and his wife are killed in a chartered bus accident in Atlanta. The players, Zach Arend, David Betts, Scott Harmon, Cody Holp, and Tyler Williams, were en route to to Sarasota, Florida.
1985: John B Kelly Junior, chairman US Olympics Committee, dies at age 57.
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins Uniden LPGA Golf Invitational.
1986: Mary Beth Zimmerman wins Uniden LPGA Golf Invitational.
1989: NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers win 22nd straight home game.
1989: New York Mets' Darryl Strawberry swings at teammate Keith Hernandez.
1989: NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers win 22nd straight home game.
1989: New York Mets' Darryl Strawberry swings at teammate Keith Hernandez.
1990: Mark Tewsksbury swims world record 50 metre backstroke (25.06 seconds).
1990: Mark Tewsksbury swims world record 50 metre backstroke (25.06 seconds).
1991: Deb Richard wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1991: Del Ballard Junior, throws most famous gutter ball in PBA Tour history.
1991: North Carolina State Chris Corchiani becomes first NCAA player to get 1,000 assists.
1991: James "Cool Papa" Bell, Negro baseball league great, dies at age 87.
1991: Deb Richard wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1991: Del Ballard Junior, throws most famous gutter ball in PBA Tour history.
1991: North Carolina State Chris Corchiani becomes first NCAA player to get 1,000 assists.
1991: James "Cool Papa" Bell, Negro baseball league great, dies at age 87.
1992: Anita Hall swims female world record 200 metre freestyle (2:05.35).
1992: The highest-paid player in baseball is now Ryne Sandberg, after signing a four-year contract extension worth US$7.1 million per season.
1992: Anita Hall swims female world record 200 metre freestyle (2:05.35).
1992: The highest-paid player in baseball is now Ryne Sandberg, after signing a four-year contract extension worth US$7.1 million per season.
1993: Payless-second).
1993: Payless-second).
1994: Schenectady).
1994: Schenectady).
1996: Tendulkar scores 137 for India versus SL in Cricket World Cup, but still lose.
1996: Tendulkar scores 137 for India versus SL in Cricket World Cup, but still lose.
1997: Gail Graham wins LPGA Alpine Australian Ladies Masters.
1997: Nick Faldo wins Nissan Golf Open.
1997: Gail Graham wins LPGA Alpine Australian Ladies Masters.
1997: Nick Faldo wins Nissan Golf Open.
2005: President George W. Bush awards the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, posthumously to Jackie Robinson's widow. Robinson died in 1972.
2005: President George W. Bush awards the nation's highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, posthumously to Jackie Robinson's widow. Robinson died in 1972.
2007: Mike Young signs an $80 million, five-year contract extension offered by American baseball's Texas Rangers.
2007: Five Bluffton University baseball players and the driver and his wife are killed in a chartered bus accident in Atlanta. The players, Zach Arend, David Betts, Scott Harmon, Cody Holp, and Tyler Williams, were en route to to Sarasota, Florida.
2007: Mike Young signs an $80 million, five-year contract extension offered by American baseball's Texas Rangers.
2007: Five Bluffton University baseball players and the driver and his wife are killed in a chartered bus accident in Atlanta. The players, Zach Arend, David Betts, Scott Harmon, Cody Holp, and Tyler Williams, were en route to to Sarasota, Florida.
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