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Video Games
1992: The computer virus Michelangelo is activated on PCs.
1995: In San Francisco, California, the IEEE holds its Compcon '95 computer systems conference.
2000: Advanced Micro Devices releases 900, 950 MHz, and 1 GHz Athlon processors. Each processor features 512 kB of Level 2 off-chip cache. Prices are US$899, US$999, and US$1299 in 1000-unit quantities.
2000: Compaq Computer and Gateway unveil personal computers using the 1 GHz Athlon processor. Prices start at US$2500 for a complete system.
2001: Palm introduces the Palm m105 handheld computer. It features 8 MB RAM, PC synchronization docking cradle. Price is US$199.
2003: ATI announces three new graphics chips, Radeon 9800 (340 and 380 MHz), Radeon 9600, and Radeon 9200.
2003: At the Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Nvidia announces two new graphics chips, GeForce FX 5600, and GeForce FX 5200.
2003: In Utah, Caldera Systems (SCO Group) files a lawsuit against IBM, claiming IBM illegally used licensed Unix technology in its Linux software. SCO seeks US$1 billion in damages. If IBM does not meet SCO's demands within 100 days, SCO threatens to revoke IBM's Unix license, disrupting shipments of AIX.
2007: Sony CEA releases the MotorStorm video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US.
1995: In San Francisco, California, the IEEE holds its Compcon '95 computer systems conference.
2000: Advanced Micro Devices releases 900, 950 MHz, and 1 GHz Athlon processors. Each processor features 512 kB of Level 2 off-chip cache. Prices are US$899, US$999, and US$1299 in 1000-unit quantities.
2000: Compaq Computer and Gateway unveil personal computers using the 1 GHz Athlon processor. Prices start at US$2500 for a complete system.
2001: Palm introduces the Palm m105 handheld computer. It features 8 MB RAM, PC synchronization docking cradle. Price is US$199.
2003: ATI announces three new graphics chips, Radeon 9800 (340 and 380 MHz), Radeon 9600, and Radeon 9200.
2003: At the Game Developers Conference in San Jose, California, Nvidia announces two new graphics chips, GeForce FX 5600, and GeForce FX 5200.
2003: In Utah, Caldera Systems (SCO Group) files a lawsuit against IBM, claiming IBM illegally used licensed Unix technology in its Linux software. SCO seeks US$1 billion in damages. If IBM does not meet SCO's demands within 100 days, SCO threatens to revoke IBM's Unix license, disrupting shipments of AIX.
2007: Sony CEA releases the MotorStorm video game for the PlayStation 3 in the US.
Movies
1986: CBS airs the 100th episode of TV show Simon & Simon.
1986: Adolph Caesar, actor (Club Paradise, Soldier's Story), dies.
1987: Warner Bros. releases the film Lethal Weapon to theaters.
1988: The first episode of US TV show In the Heat of the Night airs.
1989: Harry Andrews, British actor (Equus, Helen of Troy, Hill), dies at age 77 (born 1911).
1992: Elvia Allman, actress (Night at Earl Carroll's), dies of pneumonia.
1994: Melina Mercouri, Greek actress (Never on a Sunday), dies at about age 68.
1996: Simon Cadell, actor (Enemy at the Door), dies at age 45.
1986: Adolph Caesar, actor (Club Paradise, Soldier's Story), dies.
1987: Warner Bros. releases the film Lethal Weapon to theaters.
1988: The first episode of US TV show In the Heat of the Night airs.
1989: Harry Andrews, British actor (Equus, Helen of Troy, Hill), dies at age 77 (born 1911).
1992: Elvia Allman, actress (Night at Earl Carroll's), dies of pneumonia.
1994: Melina Mercouri, Greek actress (Never on a Sunday), dies at about age 68.
1996: Simon Cadell, actor (Enemy at the Door), dies at age 45.
Music
Sports
1985: Enos Slaughter and Arky Vaughan are elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
1985: Mike Tyson makes his professional debut in Albany, New York, a match he wins by a first round knockout of Hector Mercedes.
1988: Betsy King wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open/Helene Curtis Pro-Am.
1988: Julie Krone becomes winningest female jockey (1205 victories).
1988: Orville Moodey shoots 63 at Seniors golf tournament.
1988: , 1996).
1989: New York Yankees beat New York Mets 6-4 in exhibition game (first meeting since 1985).
1992: New York Yankees' pitcher Pascual Perez suspended for one year due to cocaine use.
1992: , 1996).
1994: Colin Jackson runs world record 60 metre hurdles indoor (7.30 seconds).
1994: United Arab Emirates beat Kenya by two wickets to win ICC Trophy.
1994: Death of Ray Arcel, American boxing trainer; was active from the 1920s through the 1980s (born 1899).
1995: LPGA Corning Classic).
1996: Aravinda De Silva smashes 145 versus Kenya in cricket World Cup at Kandy Sri Lanka score 5-398 in 50 overs in World Cup versus Kenya.
2007: Death of Allen Coage, American professional wrestler (born 1943).
1985: Mike Tyson makes his professional debut in Albany, New York, a match he wins by a first round knockout of Hector Mercedes.
1988: Betsy King wins LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open/Helene Curtis Pro-Am.
1988: Julie Krone becomes winningest female jockey (1205 victories).
1988: Orville Moodey shoots 63 at Seniors golf tournament.
1988: , 1996).
1989: New York Yankees beat New York Mets 6-4 in exhibition game (first meeting since 1985).
1992: New York Yankees' pitcher Pascual Perez suspended for one year due to cocaine use.
1992: , 1996).
1994: Colin Jackson runs world record 60 metre hurdles indoor (7.30 seconds).
1994: United Arab Emirates beat Kenya by two wickets to win ICC Trophy.
1994: Death of Ray Arcel, American boxing trainer; was active from the 1920s through the 1980s (born 1899).
1995: LPGA Corning Classic).
1996: Aravinda De Silva smashes 145 versus Kenya in cricket World Cup at Kandy Sri Lanka score 5-398 in 50 overs in World Cup versus Kenya.
2007: Death of Allen Coage, American professional wrestler (born 1943).
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