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Video Games
1994: Apple Computer introduces the Newton MessagePad 110 handheld computer. It features 1 MB RAM, 20-MHz ARM610 processor, and runs on four AA batteries. Remote data transfer rate is 38.5 kbps. Battery life is five times that of the Model 100. Price is US$599.
1994: Apple Computer introduces an improved Newton MessagePad 100. It is physically identical to the previously released model, but contains improved software in ROM. Price is US$499.
1994: The American Senate subcommittee on video game violence re-convenes hearings. A group of seven game industry companies (Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acclaim, Philips, 3DO) tells the committee it would come up with a ratings system by the Christmas buying season.
1994: Apple Computer introduces the Newton MessagePad 110 handheld computer. It features 1 MB RAM, 20-MHz ARM610 processor, and runs on four AA batteries. Remote data transfer rate is 38.5 kbps. Battery life is five times that of the Model 100. Price is US$599.
1994: Apple Computer introduces an improved Newton MessagePad 100. It is physically identical to the previously released model, but contains improved software in ROM. Price is US$499.
1994: The American Senate subcommittee on video game violence re-convenes hearings. A group of seven game industry companies (Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acclaim, Philips, 3DO) tells the committee it would come up with a ratings system by the Christmas buying season.
1996: In San Francisco, California, the Software Publisher's Association holds its Excellence in Software Awards ceremony. Winners include: Best Sports Software: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Simulation Software Program: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Home Learning Program for Adolescents: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain by Sierra On-Line.
1996: In San Francisco, California, the Software Publisher's Association holds its Excellence in Software Awards ceremony. Winners include: Best Sports Software: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Simulation Software Program: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Home Learning Program for Adolescents: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain by Sierra On-Line.
1997: Sony drops the price of the PlayStation in the United States to US$149, sets the standard software price at US$49.95, and introduces a series of Greatest Hits titles at US$24.99.
1997: Sony drops the price of the PlayStation in the United States to US$149, sets the standard software price at US$49.95, and introduces a series of Greatest Hits titles at US$24.99.
1999: Bandai releases the WonderSwan handheld video game system in Japan.
1999: Bandai releases the WonderSwan handheld video game system in Japan.
2000: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in Japan. It features 294.912 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, 32 MB RAM, 147.456 MHz Graphics Synthesizer with 4 MB embedded VRAM cache, 2 MB sound RAM, 48 sound channels, 24X CD-ROM, 4X DVD ROM drive. The main processor is classified a supercomputer in Japan, and not allowed for export. Price is 39,800 yen.
2000: Namco releases the Ridge Racer V video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Capcom releases the Street Fighter EX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Konami releases the Drum Mania video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: From Software releases the Eternal Ring video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony CEI releases the Fantavision video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in Japan. It features 294.912 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, 32 MB RAM, 147.456 MHz Graphics Synthesizer with 4 MB embedded VRAM cache, 2 MB sound RAM, 48 sound channels, 24X CD-ROM, 4X DVD ROM drive. The main processor is classified a supercomputer in Japan, and not allowed for export. Price is 39,800 yen.
2000: Namco releases the Ridge Racer V video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Capcom releases the Street Fighter EX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Konami releases the Drum Mania video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: From Software releases the Eternal Ring video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony CEI releases the Fantavision video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Two characters play a video game system attached to a television set. The sound effects sound like Asteriods. A third character asks "Why weren't you Kong Donkeys outside cleaning up?", a reference to the video game Donkey Kong.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Two characters play a video game system attached to a television set. The sound effects sound like Asteriods. A third character asks "Why weren't you Kong Donkeys outside cleaning up?", a reference to the video game Donkey Kong.
2002: Intel releases the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M, in speeds of 1.6 and 1.7 GHz. The processor consumes 1.3 volts. Prices are US$401 (1.6 GHz) and US$508 (1.7 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Handspring begins selling its Treo handheld computer in Europe.
2002: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2002: Intel releases the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M, in speeds of 1.6 and 1.7 GHz. The processor consumes 1.3 volts. Prices are US$401 (1.6 GHz) and US$508 (1.7 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Handspring begins selling its Treo handheld computer in Europe.
2002: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2003: Sony CEA releases the Primal video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$39.99.
2003: Sony CEA releases the Primal video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$39.99.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to write a newsletter.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories".
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to write a newsletter.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories".
2008: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Chains of Olympus video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2008: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Chains of Olympus video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2009: Apple introduces new models of its iMac (24-inch iMac US$1199-2199), Mac mini (6.5x6.5x2 inches US$599+), and Mac Pro (US$2499) desktops.
2009: Apple introduces new models of its iMac (24-inch iMac US$1199-2199), Mac mini (6.5x6.5x2 inches US$599+), and Mac Pro (US$2499) desktops.
1994: Apple Computer introduces an improved Newton MessagePad 100. It is physically identical to the previously released model, but contains improved software in ROM. Price is US$499.
1994: The American Senate subcommittee on video game violence re-convenes hearings. A group of seven game industry companies (Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acclaim, Philips, 3DO) tells the committee it would come up with a ratings system by the Christmas buying season.
1994: Apple Computer introduces the Newton MessagePad 110 handheld computer. It features 1 MB RAM, 20-MHz ARM610 processor, and runs on four AA batteries. Remote data transfer rate is 38.5 kbps. Battery life is five times that of the Model 100. Price is US$599.
1994: Apple Computer introduces an improved Newton MessagePad 100. It is physically identical to the previously released model, but contains improved software in ROM. Price is US$499.
1994: The American Senate subcommittee on video game violence re-convenes hearings. A group of seven game industry companies (Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acclaim, Philips, 3DO) tells the committee it would come up with a ratings system by the Christmas buying season.
1996: In San Francisco, California, the Software Publisher's Association holds its Excellence in Software Awards ceremony. Winners include: Best Sports Software: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Simulation Software Program: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Home Learning Program for Adolescents: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain by Sierra On-Line.
1996: In San Francisco, California, the Software Publisher's Association holds its Excellence in Software Awards ceremony. Winners include: Best Sports Software: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Simulation Software Program: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Home Learning Program for Adolescents: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain by Sierra On-Line.
1997: Sony drops the price of the PlayStation in the United States to US$149, sets the standard software price at US$49.95, and introduces a series of Greatest Hits titles at US$24.99.
1997: Sony drops the price of the PlayStation in the United States to US$149, sets the standard software price at US$49.95, and introduces a series of Greatest Hits titles at US$24.99.
1999: Bandai releases the WonderSwan handheld video game system in Japan.
1999: Bandai releases the WonderSwan handheld video game system in Japan.
2000: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in Japan. It features 294.912 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, 32 MB RAM, 147.456 MHz Graphics Synthesizer with 4 MB embedded VRAM cache, 2 MB sound RAM, 48 sound channels, 24X CD-ROM, 4X DVD ROM drive. The main processor is classified a supercomputer in Japan, and not allowed for export. Price is 39,800 yen.
2000: Namco releases the Ridge Racer V video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Capcom releases the Street Fighter EX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Konami releases the Drum Mania video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: From Software releases the Eternal Ring video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony CEI releases the Fantavision video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in Japan. It features 294.912 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, 32 MB RAM, 147.456 MHz Graphics Synthesizer with 4 MB embedded VRAM cache, 2 MB sound RAM, 48 sound channels, 24X CD-ROM, 4X DVD ROM drive. The main processor is classified a supercomputer in Japan, and not allowed for export. Price is 39,800 yen.
2000: Namco releases the Ridge Racer V video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Capcom releases the Street Fighter EX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Konami releases the Drum Mania video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: From Software releases the Eternal Ring video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2000: Sony CEI releases the Fantavision video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Two characters play a video game system attached to a television set. The sound effects sound like Asteriods. A third character asks "Why weren't you Kong Donkeys outside cleaning up?", a reference to the video game Donkey Kong.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Two characters play a video game system attached to a television set. The sound effects sound like Asteriods. A third character asks "Why weren't you Kong Donkeys outside cleaning up?", a reference to the video game Donkey Kong.
2002: Intel releases the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M, in speeds of 1.6 and 1.7 GHz. The processor consumes 1.3 volts. Prices are US$401 (1.6 GHz) and US$508 (1.7 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Handspring begins selling its Treo handheld computer in Europe.
2002: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2002: Intel releases the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M, in speeds of 1.6 and 1.7 GHz. The processor consumes 1.3 volts. Prices are US$401 (1.6 GHz) and US$508 (1.7 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities.
2002: Handspring begins selling its Treo handheld computer in Europe.
2002: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2003: Sony CEA releases the Primal video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$39.99.
2003: Sony CEA releases the Primal video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$39.99.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to write a newsletter.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories".
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to write a newsletter.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories".
2008: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Chains of Olympus video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2008: Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Chains of Olympus video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2009: Apple introduces new models of its iMac (24-inch iMac US$1199-2199), Mac mini (6.5x6.5x2 inches US$599+), and Mac Pro (US$2499) desktops.
2009: Apple introduces new models of its iMac (24-inch iMac US$1199-2199), Mac mini (6.5x6.5x2 inches US$599+), and Mac Pro (US$2499) desktops.
Movies
1987: The ABC TV network airs the first episode of the Disney TV show Harry.
1987: The ABC TV network airs the first episode of the Disney TV show Harry.
1989: The Disney Channel debuts the TV series Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers.
1989: The Disney Channel debuts the TV series Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers.
1990: Birth of Andrea Bowen; actress (Desperate Housewives).
1990: Birth of Andrea Bowen; actress (Desperate Housewives).
1991: Vance Colvig, actor (UHF, Barfly, My Chauffeur), dies at age 72.
1991: Vance Colvig, actor (UHF, Barfly, My Chauffeur), dies at age 72.
1992: Arthur Babbitt, animator (Mr Magoo, Goofy), dies at age 84 of heart failure (born 1907).
1992: Nestor Almendros, Spanish/US cameraman (Kramer versus Kramer), dies at age 61.
1992: Arthur Babbitt, animator (Mr Magoo, Goofy), dies at age 84 of heart failure (born 1907).
1992: Nestor Almendros, Spanish/US cameraman (Kramer versus Kramer), dies at age 61.
1993: Birth of Jenna Boyd; actress (The Gathering, Mary Christmas).
1993: Birth of Jenna Boyd; actress (The Gathering, Mary Christmas).
1994: Guus Verstraete Sr, Dutch actor/director (Two Drops of Water), dies at age 79.
1994: Death of John Candy at age 43 of a heart attack while filming on location in Mexico; comedian, actor (SCTV Network, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home Alone).
1994: Guus Verstraete Sr, Dutch actor/director (Two Drops of Water), dies at age 79.
1994: Death of John Candy at age 43 of a heart attack while filming on location in Mexico; comedian, actor (SCTV Network, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home Alone).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1997: NBC airs the first episode of TV show Just Shoot Me.
1997: ABC airs the first episode of TV show The Practice.
1997: NBC airs the first episode of TV show Just Shoot Me.
1997: ABC airs the first episode of TV show The Practice.
2009: Death of Horton Foote, Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize winning stage and screenwriter, at age 92, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Notable works: The Young Man From Atlanta (Pulitzer), To Kill a Mockingbird (Oscar), Tender Mercies (Oscar), The Trip to Bountiful.
2009: Death of Horton Foote, Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize winning stage and screenwriter, at age 92, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Notable works: The Young Man From Atlanta (Pulitzer), To Kill a Mockingbird (Oscar), Tender Mercies (Oscar), The Trip to Bountiful.
1987: The ABC TV network airs the first episode of the Disney TV show Harry.
1989: The Disney Channel debuts the TV series Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers.
1989: The Disney Channel debuts the TV series Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers.
1990: Birth of Andrea Bowen; actress (Desperate Housewives).
1990: Birth of Andrea Bowen; actress (Desperate Housewives).
1991: Vance Colvig, actor (UHF, Barfly, My Chauffeur), dies at age 72.
1991: Vance Colvig, actor (UHF, Barfly, My Chauffeur), dies at age 72.
1992: Arthur Babbitt, animator (Mr Magoo, Goofy), dies at age 84 of heart failure (born 1907).
1992: Nestor Almendros, Spanish/US cameraman (Kramer versus Kramer), dies at age 61.
1992: Arthur Babbitt, animator (Mr Magoo, Goofy), dies at age 84 of heart failure (born 1907).
1992: Nestor Almendros, Spanish/US cameraman (Kramer versus Kramer), dies at age 61.
1993: Birth of Jenna Boyd; actress (The Gathering, Mary Christmas).
1993: Birth of Jenna Boyd; actress (The Gathering, Mary Christmas).
1994: Guus Verstraete Sr, Dutch actor/director (Two Drops of Water), dies at age 79.
1994: Death of John Candy at age 43 of a heart attack while filming on location in Mexico; comedian, actor (SCTV Network, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home Alone).
1994: Guus Verstraete Sr, Dutch actor/director (Two Drops of Water), dies at age 79.
1994: Death of John Candy at age 43 of a heart attack while filming on location in Mexico; comedian, actor (SCTV Network, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Home Alone).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1997: NBC airs the first episode of TV show Just Shoot Me.
1997: ABC airs the first episode of TV show The Practice.
1997: NBC airs the first episode of TV show Just Shoot Me.
1997: ABC airs the first episode of TV show The Practice.
2009: Death of Horton Foote, Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize winning stage and screenwriter, at age 92, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Notable works: The Young Man From Atlanta (Pulitzer), To Kill a Mockingbird (Oscar), Tender Mercies (Oscar), The Trip to Bountiful.
2009: Death of Horton Foote, Oscar- and Pulitzer Prize winning stage and screenwriter, at age 92, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Notable works: The Young Man From Atlanta (Pulitzer), To Kill a Mockingbird (Oscar), Tender Mercies (Oscar), The Trip to Bountiful.
Music
1986: Richard Manuel, Canadian rock vocalist/pianist (The Band), commits suicide at age 40 (born 1943).
1986: Richard Manuel, Canadian rock vocalist/pianist (The Band), commits suicide at age 40 (born 1943).
1993: Art Hodes, Russian/US jazz/blues pianist/editor (Jazz Record), dies.
1993: Art Hodes, Russian/US jazz/blues pianist/editor (Jazz Record), dies.
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
2001: Death of Glenn Hughes at age 50 of lung cancer; singer (Village People - "YMCA").
2001: Death of Glenn Hughes at age 50 of lung cancer; singer (Village People - "YMCA").
1986: Richard Manuel, Canadian rock vocalist/pianist (The Band), commits suicide at age 40 (born 1943).
1993: Art Hodes, Russian/US jazz/blues pianist/editor (Jazz Record), dies.
1993: Art Hodes, Russian/US jazz/blues pianist/editor (Jazz Record), dies.
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
1996: Death of Minnie Pearl AKA Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon at age 83 from a stroke in Nashville, Tennessee, USA; country comedienne (Grand Ole Opry radio show (1940), Hee-Haw TV show, Country Music Association Hall of Fame).
2001: Death of Glenn Hughes at age 50 of lung cancer; singer (Village People - "YMCA").
2001: Death of Glenn Hughes at age 50 of lung cancer; singer (Village People - "YMCA").
Sports
1985: Boston Five Classic).
1985: Boston Five Classic).
1986: Border completes twin Test tons (140 and 114) versus New Zealand.
1986: Border completes twin Test tons (140 and 114) versus New Zealand.
1989: Javier Sotomayor high jumps indoor world record (2.43 metre).
1989: Javier Sotomayor high jumps indoor world record (2.43 metre).
1990: Beth Daniel wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1990: Bob Hope).
1990: Beth Daniel wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1990: Bob Hope).
1991: , 1992, Olympics-10th-1996).
1991: , 1992, Olympics-10th-1996).
1993: Emerald Coast).
1993: Emerald Coast).
1994: Canadian Masters).
1994: Canadian Masters).
1995: George Foreman loses WBA boxing title, refusing to fight Tony Tucker.
1995: Michael Johnson runs world record 400-metre indoor (44.63 seconds).
1995: Replacement New York Yankees beat New York Mets 2-1.
1995: JAL Big Apple-57th).
1995: Rosmalen).
1995: George Foreman loses WBA boxing title, refusing to fight Tony Tucker.
1995: Michael Johnson runs world record 400-metre indoor (44.63 seconds).
1995: Replacement New York Yankees beat New York Mets 2-1.
1995: JAL Big Apple-57th).
1995: Rosmalen).
1985: Boston Five Classic).
1986: Border completes twin Test tons (140 and 114) versus New Zealand.
1986: Border completes twin Test tons (140 and 114) versus New Zealand.
1989: Javier Sotomayor high jumps indoor world record (2.43 metre).
1989: Javier Sotomayor high jumps indoor world record (2.43 metre).
1990: Beth Daniel wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1990: Bob Hope).
1990: Beth Daniel wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open.
1990: Bob Hope).
1991: , 1992, Olympics-10th-1996).
1991: , 1992, Olympics-10th-1996).
1993: Emerald Coast).
1993: Emerald Coast).
1994: Canadian Masters).
1994: Canadian Masters).
1995: George Foreman loses WBA boxing title, refusing to fight Tony Tucker.
1995: Michael Johnson runs world record 400-metre indoor (44.63 seconds).
1995: Replacement New York Yankees beat New York Mets 2-1.
1995: JAL Big Apple-57th).
1995: Rosmalen).
1995: George Foreman loses WBA boxing title, refusing to fight Tony Tucker.
1995: Michael Johnson runs world record 400-metre indoor (44.63 seconds).
1995: Replacement New York Yankees beat New York Mets 2-1.
1995: JAL Big Apple-57th).
1995: Rosmalen).
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