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Video Games
1989: In San Francisco Federal District Court, Judge William Schwarzer rules that Microsoft Windows 2.03 is not covered in the Apple Computer / Microsoft 1985 technology licensing agreement. The judge rules that only Windows 1.0 as it appeared in November 1985 was covered, and that Windows 2.03 is fundamentally different. This allows the issue to proceed to trial, in the suit of Apple Computer against Microsoft filed in March 1988.
1994: Novell announces it is acquiring WordPerfect Corporation for US$1.4 billion, and will acquire Quattro Pro from Borland International for US$145 million.
2001: In Japan, Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system. It features 32-bit ARM processor, and 240 x 160 pixel 32,000-color display. A Link Cable allows four players to play together on certain games. Size is 3.25 x 5.6 inches; weight is 140 grams. Two AA batteries power the system for about 15 hours. Price is 9800 yen.
2004: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with "ergonomic" keyboard and LCD monitor.
2005: CBS Television airs the CSI: Miami TV show in the USA. The episode involves a video game studio developing a skate board game called Skate Park Extreme. A controller appears to be for a PlayStation 2 or Xbox.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Cold Fear video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2006: Nintendo releases the Tetris DS video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2006: Konami releases the Metal Gear Acid 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
1994: Novell announces it is acquiring WordPerfect Corporation for US$1.4 billion, and will acquire Quattro Pro from Borland International for US$145 million.
2001: In Japan, Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system. It features 32-bit ARM processor, and 240 x 160 pixel 32,000-color display. A Link Cable allows four players to play together on certain games. Size is 3.25 x 5.6 inches; weight is 140 grams. Two AA batteries power the system for about 15 hours. Price is 9800 yen.
2004: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with "ergonomic" keyboard and LCD monitor.
2005: CBS Television airs the CSI: Miami TV show in the USA. The episode involves a video game studio developing a skate board game called Skate Park Extreme. A controller appears to be for a PlayStation 2 or Xbox.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Cold Fear video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2006: Nintendo releases the Tetris DS video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2006: Konami releases the Metal Gear Acid 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
Movies
1985: The ABC TV network debuts the Wildside series.
1985: Michael Redgrave, English actor (Goodbye Mr Chips, Mr Arkadin), dies at age 77 (born 1908).
1987: Dean Paul Martin, American actor (Billy - Misfits of Science), dies at age 35 (born 1951).
1987: Death of Robert Preston at age 68 from lung cancer in Montecito, California, USA; actor (Harold Hill - The Music Man).
1989: Milton Frome, actor (Family Jewels), dies.
1990: CBS-TV debuts series Normal Life, starring Moon Unit and Dweezil Zappa.
1990: CBS-TV debuts series Sydney, starring Valerie Bertinelli.
1992: Death of John Ireland at age 78 of leukemia; actor and director (The Cheaters BBC TV series, Rawhide CBS TV series).
1994: 66th Academy Awards. Film director Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List wins seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Best Actor: Tom Hanks. Best Actress: Holly Hunter.
1994: Death of Dack Rambo at age 52 from AIDS; actor (Jack Ewing - Dallas TV show).
1994: Macdonald Carey, American actor (Days of Our Lives), dies of cancer at 81 (born 1913).
1995: NBC airs the first episode of the sitcom NewsRadio.
1995: The NBC TV network begins airing the Disney series Pride & Joy.
1995: Robert Urquhart, actor (Dunkirk, Bulldog Breed), dies at age 72.
1997: Universal releases the film Liar Liar to theaters.
1985: Michael Redgrave, English actor (Goodbye Mr Chips, Mr Arkadin), dies at age 77 (born 1908).
1987: Dean Paul Martin, American actor (Billy - Misfits of Science), dies at age 35 (born 1951).
1987: Death of Robert Preston at age 68 from lung cancer in Montecito, California, USA; actor (Harold Hill - The Music Man).
1989: Milton Frome, actor (Family Jewels), dies.
1990: CBS-TV debuts series Normal Life, starring Moon Unit and Dweezil Zappa.
1990: CBS-TV debuts series Sydney, starring Valerie Bertinelli.
1992: Death of John Ireland at age 78 of leukemia; actor and director (The Cheaters BBC TV series, Rawhide CBS TV series).
1994: 66th Academy Awards. Film director Steven Spielberg's film Schindler's List wins seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Best Actor: Tom Hanks. Best Actress: Holly Hunter.
1994: Death of Dack Rambo at age 52 from AIDS; actor (Jack Ewing - Dallas TV show).
1994: Macdonald Carey, American actor (Days of Our Lives), dies of cancer at 81 (born 1913).
1995: NBC airs the first episode of the sitcom NewsRadio.
1995: The NBC TV network begins airing the Disney series Pride & Joy.
1995: Robert Urquhart, actor (Dunkirk, Bulldog Breed), dies at age 72.
1997: Universal releases the film Liar Liar to theaters.
Music
1988: 23rd Academy of Country Music Awards: Randy Travis and Hank Williams Junior.
2002: Death of Tommy Hill at age 72 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country music songwriter ("Slowly", "Teddy Bear").
2002: Death of Tommy Hill at age 72 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country music songwriter ("Slowly", "Teddy Bear").
Sports
1985: Canadian paraplegic athlete and humanitarian Rick Hansen begins his circumnavigation of the globe in a wheelchair in the name of spinal cord injury medical research.
1985: Arthur Ashe is named to International Tennis Hall of Fame.
1986: Karin Kania (German Democratic Republic) skates ladies world record 500 metre (39.52 seconds) and 3 km (4:18.02).
1986: Pittsburgh Associates buy Pittsburgh Pirates for US$218 million.
1986: , 1989).
1987: PSV sells soccer player Ruud Gullit to AC Milan (17 million gulden).
1988: champion).
1992: Second WLAF season begins.
1992: Pakistan scores 6-264 to overhaul New Zealand in exciting World Cup semi.
1992: , 1996).
1993: Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1993: Women's British Open).
1994: Watne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe's NHL record of 801 goals.
1997: World Ice Dance won by Oksana Grishuk and Evgeny Platov (Russia).
1997: World Ice Pairs Figure Skating won by Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steuer (Germany).
1997: World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne won by Tara Lipinski (USA). Tara Lipinski, 14, becomes the youngest women's world figure skating champion.
1997: World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne won by Elvis Stojko (Canada).
1998: , Edmonton).
1985: Arthur Ashe is named to International Tennis Hall of Fame.
1986: Karin Kania (German Democratic Republic) skates ladies world record 500 metre (39.52 seconds) and 3 km (4:18.02).
1986: Pittsburgh Associates buy Pittsburgh Pirates for US$218 million.
1986: , 1989).
1987: PSV sells soccer player Ruud Gullit to AC Milan (17 million gulden).
1988: champion).
1992: Second WLAF season begins.
1992: Pakistan scores 6-264 to overhaul New Zealand in exciting World Cup semi.
1992: , 1996).
1993: Patty Sheehan wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1993: Women's British Open).
1994: Watne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe's NHL record of 801 goals.
1997: World Ice Dance won by Oksana Grishuk and Evgeny Platov (Russia).
1997: World Ice Pairs Figure Skating won by Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steuer (Germany).
1997: World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne won by Tara Lipinski (USA). Tara Lipinski, 14, becomes the youngest women's world figure skating champion.
1997: World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne won by Elvis Stojko (Canada).
1998: , Edmonton).
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