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Video Games
1992: In the lawsuit of Atari versus Nintendo, a jury in a San Francisco courtroom finds that Nintendo's licensing program had not hurt Atari. The jury concludes that Nintendo did not try to monopolize the video game market. However, the jury is deadlocked on the issues of illegal maintenance of a monopoly and unfair restraint of trade.
1992: Nintendo announces a reduction of the price of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the US.
1995: Midway Amusement Games releases the Mortal Kombat 3 video game Version 2.0 to arcades in the US.
1997: Gambia issues a postage stamp depicting cartoon dogs from Disney's 101 Dalmatians playing a TV video game system.
1999: Nintendo releases the Super Mario Bros. Deluxe video game for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2000: IBM announces the ThinkPad T20 portable computer, replacing the 600 series. It features 13.3-14.1 inch display, drive bay for CD / DVD / LS 120 SuperDrive, Ethernet, modem, TV out port, 1.3-inch thick, 5 pounds weight, 650-700 MHz Pentium III processor, 12-20 GB hard drive, 128-512 MB RAM, price US$3099-3999.
2001: Sony Electronics introduces the Song Clié PEG-N710C handheld computer. It features Palm OS v3.5.2S, 320x320 resolution 256-color reflective TFT display, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 8 MB RAM, 4 MB flashable ROM, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB synchronization cradle. The rechargeable lithium ion battery powers the unit for about 15 days. Price is US$499; weight is 6.4 ounces; size is 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.7 inches.
2001: Corel releases WordPerfect Office 2002 software suite. Standard Edition includes WordPerfect word processor, Quattro spreadsheet, and Corel presentation software; upgrade price is US$159. Professional Edition adds Paradox database and Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice-recognition software; full price is US$259.
2001: Apple Computer unveils a new iBook laptop computer. It features 500 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 1024x768 resolution 12-inch screen, 64-128 MB RAM, 10-20 GB hard drive, FireWire and USB ports, and CD/DVD drive. Weight is 4.9 pounds; thickness is 1.3 inches. Prices range from US$1299 to US$2099.
2004: The Sasser worm is first noticed on the loose, affecting Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The worm crashes and rebots computers, replicating itself to other computers. Millions of computers are quickly affected worldwide.
2005: Lenovo of China completes its acquisition of IBM's personal computer business.
2005: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Emerald video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2006: Intel releases the 3.6 GHz Pentium D 960 dual-core processor. It features 2 MB cache, 800 MHz front-side bus, and 65 nanometre traces. Price is US$530 in 1000-unit quantities.
1992: Nintendo announces a reduction of the price of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in the US.
1995: Midway Amusement Games releases the Mortal Kombat 3 video game Version 2.0 to arcades in the US.
1997: Gambia issues a postage stamp depicting cartoon dogs from Disney's 101 Dalmatians playing a TV video game system.
1999: Nintendo releases the Super Mario Bros. Deluxe video game for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2000: IBM announces the ThinkPad T20 portable computer, replacing the 600 series. It features 13.3-14.1 inch display, drive bay for CD / DVD / LS 120 SuperDrive, Ethernet, modem, TV out port, 1.3-inch thick, 5 pounds weight, 650-700 MHz Pentium III processor, 12-20 GB hard drive, 128-512 MB RAM, price US$3099-3999.
2001: Sony Electronics introduces the Song Clié PEG-N710C handheld computer. It features Palm OS v3.5.2S, 320x320 resolution 256-color reflective TFT display, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 8 MB RAM, 4 MB flashable ROM, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB synchronization cradle. The rechargeable lithium ion battery powers the unit for about 15 days. Price is US$499; weight is 6.4 ounces; size is 4.5 x 2.8 x 0.7 inches.
2001: Corel releases WordPerfect Office 2002 software suite. Standard Edition includes WordPerfect word processor, Quattro spreadsheet, and Corel presentation software; upgrade price is US$159. Professional Edition adds Paradox database and Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice-recognition software; full price is US$259.
2001: Apple Computer unveils a new iBook laptop computer. It features 500 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 1024x768 resolution 12-inch screen, 64-128 MB RAM, 10-20 GB hard drive, FireWire and USB ports, and CD/DVD drive. Weight is 4.9 pounds; thickness is 1.3 inches. Prices range from US$1299 to US$2099.
2004: The Sasser worm is first noticed on the loose, affecting Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The worm crashes and rebots computers, replicating itself to other computers. Millions of computers are quickly affected worldwide.
2005: Lenovo of China completes its acquisition of IBM's personal computer business.
2005: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Emerald video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
2006: Intel releases the 3.6 GHz Pentium D 960 dual-core processor. It features 2 MB cache, 800 MHz front-side bus, and 65 nanometre traces. Price is US$530 in 1000-unit quantities.
Movies
1988: The final episode of TV show Magnum, P.I. airs.
1988: Paolo Stoppa, actor (Garibaldi, Visit, Freedom Fighters), dies.
1989: Death of Douglass Watson at age 68; actor (Mac Cory - Another World TV show).
1989: Marion Mack, actress (General), dies.
1990: Sunset Carson, cowboy actor (El Paso Kid, Oregon Trail), dies at age 62.
1991: Richard Thorpe, MGM film director (Jailhouse Rock, Night Must Fall), dies at age 95.
1988: Paolo Stoppa, actor (Garibaldi, Visit, Freedom Fighters), dies.
1989: Death of Douglass Watson at age 68; actor (Mac Cory - Another World TV show).
1989: Marion Mack, actress (General), dies.
1990: Sunset Carson, cowboy actor (El Paso Kid, Oregon Trail), dies at age 62.
1991: Richard Thorpe, MGM film director (Jailhouse Rock, Night Must Fall), dies at age 95.
Music
1986: ), inducted in US Songwriters Hall of Fame (2012), recipient of the Governor General's Award (1997)).
1990: Death of Sergio Franchi of cancer at his Connecticut estate; international singing star (recorded 25 albums, Nine musical (Tony award)).
1990: Death of Sergio Franchi of cancer at his Connecticut estate; international singing star (recorded 25 albums, Nine musical (Tony award)).
Sports
1986: Bill Elliott sets stock car speed record of 212.229 mph.
1987: 46 homeruns hit in 13 baseball games.
1988: Patti Rizzo wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1989: Jockey Chris Antley ends record of 64 consecutive winning days.
1991: Oakland Athletics' Rickey Henderson breaks Lou Brock's record with his 939th base steal (vs New York Yankees).
1991: Last day of Test cricket for Gordon Greenidge.
1991: Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs, 10-9, in 19 innings.
1991: Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches his seventh career no-hitter (breaking his own record), beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0.
1992: Los Angeles Dodgers postpone three games due to racial riots resulting from the Rodney King incident.
1992: New York Rangers win their first ever 7th game of a playoff (vs New Jersey Devils).
1992: Rickey Henderson steals his 1,000th base.
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1993: 119th Kentucky Derby: Jerry Bailey aboard Sea Hero wins in 2:02.4.
1994: Sandra Palmer wins LPGA Sprint Senior Challenge Golf Tournament.
1994: Sherri Steinhauer wins LPGA Sprint Golf Championship.
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1994: Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix.
1995: Steve Waugh scores 200 for Australia versus West Indies at Sabina Park.
1996: Gerald Williams is first New York Yankees' player since 1934 to get six hits in a game.
1999: 125th Kentucky Derby: Chris Antley aboard Charismatic wins in 2:03.2.
2002: Tevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres establishes a new major league record for the most saves for one team: 321.
2004: Barry Bonds sets a major league record by being walked four times intentionally in a nine-inning game.
1987: 46 homeruns hit in 13 baseball games.
1988: Patti Rizzo wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1989: Jockey Chris Antley ends record of 64 consecutive winning days.
1991: Oakland Athletics' Rickey Henderson breaks Lou Brock's record with his 939th base steal (vs New York Yankees).
1991: Last day of Test cricket for Gordon Greenidge.
1991: Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs, 10-9, in 19 innings.
1991: Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers pitches his seventh career no-hitter (breaking his own record), beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0.
1992: Los Angeles Dodgers postpone three games due to racial riots resulting from the Rodney King incident.
1992: New York Rangers win their first ever 7th game of a playoff (vs New Jersey Devils).
1992: Rickey Henderson steals his 1,000th base.
1992: , 1996).
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1992: , 1996).
1993: 119th Kentucky Derby: Jerry Bailey aboard Sea Hero wins in 2:02.4.
1994: Sandra Palmer wins LPGA Sprint Senior Challenge Golf Tournament.
1994: Sherri Steinhauer wins LPGA Sprint Golf Championship.
1994: Victorian PGA).
1994: Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix.
1995: Steve Waugh scores 200 for Australia versus West Indies at Sabina Park.
1996: Gerald Williams is first New York Yankees' player since 1934 to get six hits in a game.
1999: 125th Kentucky Derby: Chris Antley aboard Charismatic wins in 2:03.2.
2002: Tevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres establishes a new major league record for the most saves for one team: 321.
2004: Barry Bonds sets a major league record by being walked four times intentionally in a nine-inning game.
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