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Video Games
1996: Nintendo releases the Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars video game for the Super NES in the US.
1997: IBM unveils the ThinkPad 380 notebook computer. It features CD-ROM drive, hard disk, and floppy drive all as standard built-in drives. Prices range from US$2199 to US$3899.
1997: Digital Equipment files a lawsuit against Intel, claiming infringement in Intel's Pentium Pro and Pentium II processors of ten Digital Equipment patents related to the Alpha RISC processor.
1997: Cyrix files a lawsuit against Intel, alleging Intel copied power management and pipeline techniques protected by Cyrix patents.
1998: Sony CEA releases the Gran Turismo video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1999: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is held, over three days. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences presents Sid Meier the Hall of Fame award.
1999: Interact Accessories releases the Sharkwire Online kit for Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. The kit includes a modem cartridge, keyboard, telephone cord, and Spyglass Device Mosaic Web browser. Users can then access the Internet to send and receive email and browse Web sites.
1999: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is held, over three days. Total attendance is 55,000.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, looking like the Apple Computer iMac.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. When a child is asked what he likes to play, he says "Pokémon", likely referring to the video game.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. In an effort to keep people from entering a room, a character says "There's uh, a guy going for the Tetris world record in there!".
2002: Nintendo announces it will begin selling a network adaptor for the GameCube this fall, as well as a dial-up modem. Each will be priced at US$35.
2003: Advanced Micro Devices releases the Athlon XP 3200+ desktop processor. It features 400 MHz system bus. Price is US$464 in 1000-unit quantities.
2003: Sony announces a new handheld video game system, the PlayStation Portable. It features two 333 MHz 32-bit MIPS R4000 processors, 128-bit system bus, 8 MB eDRAM memory, 480x272 pixel 4.5-inch diagonal backlit LCD screen, Universal Media Disc optical disc reader (60-mm diameter, 1.8 GB capacity), MPEG 4 video playback, built-in stereo speakers, USB 2.0 port, IrDA and wireless 802.11 LAN ports, Sony Memory Stick data storage slot, and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. The system is expected to be available at the end of 2004.
2003: Sony introduces the Eye Toy accessory for the PlayStation 2. It is a camera that connects to the game system via the USB port.
2003: Sony announces worldwide shipments to date of the PlayStation: 96.4 million, PlayStation 2: 51 million, Xbox: 13 million, GameCube 9.4 million.
2003: Sony reduces the price of its current PlayStation 2 inventory in the U.S. to US$179, with new systems in June to include the Network Adaptor for US$199. The updated PlayStation 2 system will support rewritable DVDs and include a quieter fan.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. A character tells another to clean up the garbage, and "... if you need me, I'll be in my room playing video games.".
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. Three children play a video game called "Battle for Uranus" on a "V CUBE" video game system.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A desktop personal computer with keyboard and mouse appears. A snake sees the computer mouse transform into a real mouse, and it tries to eat the entire computer. "Clippy", the electronic paperclip mascot of Microsoft Office appears, asking the snake if it needs help.
2009: The European Commission slaps a record 1.06 billion euro (US$1.45 billion) fine on Intel for antitrust violations, and orders it to halt illegal efforts to squeeze out Advanced Micro Devices. The antitrust fine, imposed after an eight-year investigation, is the biggest the European Union's executive Commission has imposed on a company.
1997: IBM unveils the ThinkPad 380 notebook computer. It features CD-ROM drive, hard disk, and floppy drive all as standard built-in drives. Prices range from US$2199 to US$3899.
1997: Digital Equipment files a lawsuit against Intel, claiming infringement in Intel's Pentium Pro and Pentium II processors of ten Digital Equipment patents related to the Alpha RISC processor.
1997: Cyrix files a lawsuit against Intel, alleging Intel copied power management and pipeline techniques protected by Cyrix patents.
1998: Sony CEA releases the Gran Turismo video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1999: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is held, over three days. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences presents Sid Meier the Hall of Fame award.
1999: Interact Accessories releases the Sharkwire Online kit for Nintendo 64 and PlayStation. The kit includes a modem cartridge, keyboard, telephone cord, and Spyglass Device Mosaic Web browser. Users can then access the Internet to send and receive email and browse Web sites.
1999: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is held, over three days. Total attendance is 55,000.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, looking like the Apple Computer iMac.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. When a child is asked what he likes to play, he says "Pokémon", likely referring to the video game.
2001: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. In an effort to keep people from entering a room, a character says "There's uh, a guy going for the Tetris world record in there!".
2002: Nintendo announces it will begin selling a network adaptor for the GameCube this fall, as well as a dial-up modem. Each will be priced at US$35.
2003: Advanced Micro Devices releases the Athlon XP 3200+ desktop processor. It features 400 MHz system bus. Price is US$464 in 1000-unit quantities.
2003: Sony announces a new handheld video game system, the PlayStation Portable. It features two 333 MHz 32-bit MIPS R4000 processors, 128-bit system bus, 8 MB eDRAM memory, 480x272 pixel 4.5-inch diagonal backlit LCD screen, Universal Media Disc optical disc reader (60-mm diameter, 1.8 GB capacity), MPEG 4 video playback, built-in stereo speakers, USB 2.0 port, IrDA and wireless 802.11 LAN ports, Sony Memory Stick data storage slot, and rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. The system is expected to be available at the end of 2004.
2003: Sony introduces the Eye Toy accessory for the PlayStation 2. It is a camera that connects to the game system via the USB port.
2003: Sony announces worldwide shipments to date of the PlayStation: 96.4 million, PlayStation 2: 51 million, Xbox: 13 million, GameCube 9.4 million.
2003: Sony reduces the price of its current PlayStation 2 inventory in the U.S. to US$179, with new systems in June to include the Network Adaptor for US$199. The updated PlayStation 2 system will support rewritable DVDs and include a quieter fan.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. A character tells another to clean up the garbage, and "... if you need me, I'll be in my room playing video games.".
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. Three children play a video game called "Battle for Uranus" on a "V CUBE" video game system.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A desktop personal computer with keyboard and mouse appears. A snake sees the computer mouse transform into a real mouse, and it tries to eat the entire computer. "Clippy", the electronic paperclip mascot of Microsoft Office appears, asking the snake if it needs help.
2009: The European Commission slaps a record 1.06 billion euro (US$1.45 billion) fine on Intel for antitrust violations, and orders it to halt illegal efforts to squeeze out Advanced Micro Devices. The antitrust fine, imposed after an eight-year investigation, is the biggest the European Union's executive Commission has imposed on a company.
Movies
1985: Death of Selma Diamond at age 64 of lung cancer; actress and scriptwriter (Mildred Rafkin - Too Close For Comfort TV show, Selma Hacker - Night Court TV show).
1986: Birth of Robert Pattinson; actor (Twilight Saga).
1989: The 600th episode of US TV show Soul Train airs.
1992: NBC-TV airs the final episode of Night Court TV show.
1993: CBS' TV show Knots Landing ends 14-year run with 334th show.
1994: Ruth Gillette, actress (Wild Gold), dies of cancer at age 88.
1996: CBS airs the 200th episode of the TV show Murphy Brown.
2004: NBC airs the final episode of TV show Frasier.
2005: The syndicated Star Trek: Enterprise TV show broadcasts its final episode in North America.
2009: Death of Frank Aletter at age 83 from cancer; actor (Bringing Up Buddy, The Cara Williams Show).
1986: Birth of Robert Pattinson; actor (Twilight Saga).
1989: The 600th episode of US TV show Soul Train airs.
1992: NBC-TV airs the final episode of Night Court TV show.
1993: CBS' TV show Knots Landing ends 14-year run with 334th show.
1994: Ruth Gillette, actress (Wild Gold), dies of cancer at age 88.
1996: CBS airs the 200th episode of the TV show Murphy Brown.
2004: NBC airs the final episode of TV show Frasier.
2005: The syndicated Star Trek: Enterprise TV show broadcasts its final episode in North America.
2009: Death of Frank Aletter at age 83 from cancer; actor (Bringing Up Buddy, The Cara Williams Show).
Music
1988: Birth of Casey Donovan; singer (Australian Idol TV show (2004)).
Sports
1985: Carlton Fisk becomes the 5th catcher to steal 100 bases.
1985: Trailing 8-0, the New York Yankees rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8.
1987: Ajax wins 27th Europe Cup II.
1989: Minnesota Twins' Kirby Puckett becomes the 35th to hit four doubles in a game.
1989: Trinidad and Tobago ties US 1-1, in third round of 1990 world soccer cup.
1990: Dottie Mochrie wins LPGA Crestar Golf Classic.
1992: Ajax wins 21st UEFA Cup.
1992: Concrete foundation for ballpark at Gateway (Jacobs Field) is poured.
1992: Bank One Senior Classic).
1993: Kansas City Royals' player George Brett hits his 300th homerun.
1993: New England-second).
1993: Evert "Eef" Dolman, Dutch cyclist (Olympics-gold-1964), dies at age 47.
1995: New Zealand beats US for the America's Cup.
1995: Cecil Marley, cricket player (WICBC president 1971-74, Jamaican captain 1946), dies.
1996: National Collegiate champion).
1997: Eddie Murray is sixth baseball player to play in 3,000 games.
2006: Liverpool F.C. defeat West Ham United F.C. on penalties in the 2006 FA Cup Final following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
1985: Trailing 8-0, the New York Yankees rally to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8.
1987: Ajax wins 27th Europe Cup II.
1989: Minnesota Twins' Kirby Puckett becomes the 35th to hit four doubles in a game.
1989: Trinidad and Tobago ties US 1-1, in third round of 1990 world soccer cup.
1990: Dottie Mochrie wins LPGA Crestar Golf Classic.
1992: Ajax wins 21st UEFA Cup.
1992: Concrete foundation for ballpark at Gateway (Jacobs Field) is poured.
1992: Bank One Senior Classic).
1993: Kansas City Royals' player George Brett hits his 300th homerun.
1993: New England-second).
1993: Evert "Eef" Dolman, Dutch cyclist (Olympics-gold-1964), dies at age 47.
1995: New Zealand beats US for the America's Cup.
1995: Cecil Marley, cricket player (WICBC president 1971-74, Jamaican captain 1946), dies.
1996: National Collegiate champion).
1997: Eddie Murray is sixth baseball player to play in 3,000 games.
2006: Liverpool F.C. defeat West Ham United F.C. on penalties in the 2006 FA Cup Final following a 3-3 draw after extra time.
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