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Video Games
1997: Apple Computer ships the MessagePad 2000 for $949 with lots of software, 16 grayscale screen, 160MHz StrongARM processor, audio recording capability, backlit rotating screen.
1997: Apple Computer releases the Apple eMate 300. It features 25MHz ARM 710a processor, 3 MB RAM, 480x320 pixel backlit grayscale screen, Newton 2.1 operating system. Price is US$799.
2001: Apple Computer begins selling the Mac OS X 10.0 operating system, for US$129. Code-name during development was Cheetah.
2003: Intel begins providing samples of 200-400 MHz XScale processors to handheld device makers. The processors incorporate StrataFlash memory, allowing smaller handheld computers with improved battery life.
2003: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker video game for the GameCube in the US.
2004: The European Competition Commission labels Microsoft an abusive monopolist. The Commission says Microsoft must offer European computer makers two versions of Windows, with and without Windows Media Player, must share technical information on server software with rivals, and must pay a US$613 million fine.
2004: Sony releases the Hard Disk Drive for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Capacity is 40 GB, price is $99.
2004: Sony releases the Sony releases the Final Fantasy XI video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Sony releases the PlayStation Portable handheld video game system in North America. It includes a 32MB Memory Stick Duo card, battery pack, and the film Spider-Man 2 on UMD. Price is US$249.99 in the US, CDN$299.99 in Canada.
2005: Sony CEA releases the Ape Escape: On the Loose video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Lumines video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2005: Konami releases the Metal Gear Acid video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the MLB video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Namco releases the Ridge Racer video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Wipeout Pure video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2005: Nintendo releases the Nintendo DS video game system in two new colors, Graphite Black, and Pure White, in Japan. Price is about US$150.
2009: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in the US.
1997: Apple Computer releases the Apple eMate 300. It features 25MHz ARM 710a processor, 3 MB RAM, 480x320 pixel backlit grayscale screen, Newton 2.1 operating system. Price is US$799.
2001: Apple Computer begins selling the Mac OS X 10.0 operating system, for US$129. Code-name during development was Cheetah.
2003: Intel begins providing samples of 200-400 MHz XScale processors to handheld device makers. The processors incorporate StrataFlash memory, allowing smaller handheld computers with improved battery life.
2003: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker video game for the GameCube in the US.
2004: The European Competition Commission labels Microsoft an abusive monopolist. The Commission says Microsoft must offer European computer makers two versions of Windows, with and without Windows Media Player, must share technical information on server software with rivals, and must pay a US$613 million fine.
2004: Sony releases the Hard Disk Drive for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Capacity is 40 GB, price is $99.
2004: Sony releases the Sony releases the Final Fantasy XI video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Sony releases the PlayStation Portable handheld video game system in North America. It includes a 32MB Memory Stick Duo card, battery pack, and the film Spider-Man 2 on UMD. Price is US$249.99 in the US, CDN$299.99 in Canada.
2005: Sony CEA releases the Ape Escape: On the Loose video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Ubisoft releases the Lumines video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2005: Konami releases the Metal Gear Acid video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the MLB video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Namco releases the Ridge Racer video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Wipeout Pure video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2005: Nintendo releases the Nintendo DS video game system in two new colors, Graphite Black, and Pure White, in Japan. Price is about US$150.
2009: Square Enix releases the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in the US.
Movies
1986: Sarah Cunningham, actress (Nurse Andrews - Trapper John MD), dies at age 67.
1990: Alice Sapritch, actress (European Vacation), dies.
1990: Rene Enriquez, actor (Hill Street Blues), dies from pancreatic cancer at age 56.
1993: Taylor Reed, actor (Easy Money), dies of heart attack at age 60.
2008: Richard Widmark, actor (Tommy Udo - Kiss of Death), dies in Roxbury, Connecticut, USA, at age 93.
1990: Alice Sapritch, actress (European Vacation), dies.
1990: Rene Enriquez, actor (Hill Street Blues), dies from pancreatic cancer at age 56.
1993: Taylor Reed, actor (Easy Money), dies of heart attack at age 60.
2008: Richard Widmark, actor (Tommy Udo - Kiss of Death), dies in Roxbury, Connecticut, USA, at age 93.
Music
2008: Death of Neil Aspinall at age 66 of cancer in New York, USA; British record producer, road manager (Beatles, 1961), CEO (Apple Corps, 1970-2007).
Sports
1985: Jan Stephenson wins LPGA GNA Golf Classic.
1985: Norman Gifford makes cricket ODI debuts at age 44 (v Australia, Sharjah).
1985: , 1989).
1987: Western Australia wins the Sheffield Shield by drawing cricket final versus Victoria.
1990: Tom Hunter swims world record 50-metre freestyle (21.81 seconds).
1990: Greater Milwaukee).
1991: Barcelona Dragons beat New York/New Jersey Knights 19-7 in their first WLAF game.
1991: Danielle Ammaccapane wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1991: New York Yankees beat New York Mets, 9-3.
1992: , 1996).
1996: Laura Davies wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
2001: During an exhibition baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Randy Johnson's fastball hits and instantly kills a dove flying in front of home plate. The bird appears to explode as the pitch sends it over the catcher's head.
2004: ), 0.420 batting average in 1922, American League MVP (1922), Baseball Hall of Fame (1939).
2008: In Greece, the Olympic torch begins its journey to Beijing, China.
2009: Death of George Kell, third baseman (Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Baseball Hall of Fame), in his sleep at age 86 in Swifton, Arkansas.
1985: Norman Gifford makes cricket ODI debuts at age 44 (v Australia, Sharjah).
1985: , 1989).
1987: Western Australia wins the Sheffield Shield by drawing cricket final versus Victoria.
1990: Tom Hunter swims world record 50-metre freestyle (21.81 seconds).
1990: Greater Milwaukee).
1991: Barcelona Dragons beat New York/New Jersey Knights 19-7 in their first WLAF game.
1991: Danielle Ammaccapane wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
1991: New York Yankees beat New York Mets, 9-3.
1992: , 1996).
1996: Laura Davies wins LPGA Standard Register Ping Golf Tournament.
2001: During an exhibition baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Randy Johnson's fastball hits and instantly kills a dove flying in front of home plate. The bird appears to explode as the pitch sends it over the catcher's head.
2004: ), 0.420 batting average in 1922, American League MVP (1922), Baseball Hall of Fame (1939).
2008: In Greece, the Olympic torch begins its journey to Beijing, China.
2009: Death of George Kell, third baseman (Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Baseball Hall of Fame), in his sleep at age 86 in Swifton, Arkansas.
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