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Video Games
1995: In San Francisco, California, the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) is held, over three days.
2000: Intel releases the 850 and 866 MHz Pentium III processors. Prices are US$765 and US$776 in 1000-unit quantities.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer is used at an insurance agency.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. The father tries to entice the children into staying with him by saying "I've got Game Boys and caramel apples!"
2006: 2K Sports releases the Major League Baseball 2K6 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US.
2006: The Game Developers Conference is held, over five days. Nintendo announces partnerships with Sega and Hudson for Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 games for its next-generation video game system.
2006: 2K Games releases The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2007: Sega releases the Virtua Tennis 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
2007: Ubisoft releases the TMNT video game for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and GameCube in the USA.
2009: South Africa issues a 2.05r postage stamp for "Ergonomics in the office" depicting a personal computer.
2000: Intel releases the 850 and 866 MHz Pentium III processors. Prices are US$765 and US$776 in 1000-unit quantities.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer is used at an insurance agency.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. The father tries to entice the children into staying with him by saying "I've got Game Boys and caramel apples!"
2006: 2K Sports releases the Major League Baseball 2K6 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox in the US.
2006: The Game Developers Conference is held, over five days. Nintendo announces partnerships with Sega and Hudson for Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 games for its next-generation video game system.
2006: 2K Games releases The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2007: Sega releases the Virtua Tennis 3 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
2007: Ubisoft releases the TMNT video game for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and GameCube in the USA.
2009: South Africa issues a 2.05r postage stamp for "Ergonomics in the office" depicting a personal computer.
Movies
1985: CBS-TV presents The Romance of Betty Boop special starring Desiree Goyette as Betty Boop.
1987: Soap opera TV show Capitol airs its final episode.
1989: Death of Archie Bleyer at age 79 from Parkinson's disease; bandleader/arranger (for Arthur Godfrey on radio and TV), founded Cadence records.
1992: Janice Pennington is awarded $1.3 million for accident on Price is Right TV show set.
1992: TriStar releases the film Basic Instinct to theaters.
1992: Death of Avonne Taylor at age 93; actress (My Best Girl, Honor Among Lovers).
2000: Year Old Man, Dick Van Dyke Show).
1987: Soap opera TV show Capitol airs its final episode.
1989: Death of Archie Bleyer at age 79 from Parkinson's disease; bandleader/arranger (for Arthur Godfrey on radio and TV), founded Cadence records.
1992: Janice Pennington is awarded $1.3 million for accident on Price is Right TV show set.
1992: TriStar releases the film Basic Instinct to theaters.
1992: Death of Avonne Taylor at age 93; actress (My Best Girl, Honor Among Lovers).
2000: Year Old Man, Dick Van Dyke Show).
Music
1987: Norman Harris, guitarist (O'Jays), dies at age 39 of heart failure.
1988: Gil Evans, Canadian/US jazz composer (Out of the Cool), dies at age 75.
1989: Death of Archie Bleyer at age 79 from Parkinson's disease; bandleader/arranger (for Arthur Godfrey on radio and TV), founded Cadence records.
1991: Michael Jackson signs US$65 million six-album deal with Sony Records.
1994: Cyrano: The Musical closes at Neil Simon theater in New York City after 137 performances.
1995: Beatles song, "Free As A Bird", with late John Lennon as lead singer, is released, first single of The Beatles since their 1970 breakup.
1988: Gil Evans, Canadian/US jazz composer (Out of the Cool), dies at age 75.
1989: Death of Archie Bleyer at age 79 from Parkinson's disease; bandleader/arranger (for Arthur Godfrey on radio and TV), founded Cadence records.
1991: Michael Jackson signs US$65 million six-album deal with Sony Records.
1994: Cyrano: The Musical closes at Neil Simon theater in New York City after 137 performances.
1995: Beatles song, "Free As A Bird", with late John Lennon as lead singer, is released, first single of The Beatles since their 1970 breakup.
Sports
1985: Libby Riddles wins the 1,135-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
1985: US Women's Open).
1987: Yvonne van Gennip skates ladies world record 5 km (7:00.36).
1988: Laura Davies wins Circle K LPGA Tucson Golf Open.
1988: Mike Tyson knocks out Tony Tubbs in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1989: Peter Ueberroth, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, announces an inquiry is being conducted into gambling allegations concerning Cincinnati Reds' manager, Pete Rose.
1990: Los Angeles Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's number 33.
1990: Jev Jasjin (Lev Yashin), Russian soccer goalie, dies at age 60 (born 1929).
1991: Bridgestone).
1992: , 1996).
1993: Dan Jansen skates world record 500 metre (36.02 seconds).
1994: Laura Davies wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1994: Mashonaland U-24 beats Matabeleland on first inning to win Logan Cup.
1995: Merv Harvey, cricket player (scored 12 and 31 in Test Australia versus England 46-47), dies.
1997: Great Lakes Senior champion).
1997: Carlo Fassi, figure skating coach (Fleming, Hamill), dies at age 67.
2006: In San Diego, California, Japan captures the first World Baseball Classic crown beating Cuba, 10-6.
1985: US Women's Open).
1987: Yvonne van Gennip skates ladies world record 5 km (7:00.36).
1988: Laura Davies wins Circle K LPGA Tucson Golf Open.
1988: Mike Tyson knocks out Tony Tubbs in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1989: Peter Ueberroth, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, announces an inquiry is being conducted into gambling allegations concerning Cincinnati Reds' manager, Pete Rose.
1990: Los Angeles Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's number 33.
1990: Jev Jasjin (Lev Yashin), Russian soccer goalie, dies at age 60 (born 1929).
1991: Bridgestone).
1992: , 1996).
1993: Dan Jansen skates world record 500 metre (36.02 seconds).
1994: Laura Davies wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1994: Mashonaland U-24 beats Matabeleland on first inning to win Logan Cup.
1995: Merv Harvey, cricket player (scored 12 and 31 in Test Australia versus England 46-47), dies.
1997: Great Lakes Senior champion).
1997: Carlo Fassi, figure skating coach (Fleming, Hamill), dies at age 67.
2006: In San Diego, California, Japan captures the first World Baseball Classic crown beating Cuba, 10-6.
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