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Video Games
1985: Nintendo of America counterclaims versus Universal Studios in court over Donkey Kong infringement suit of 1982.
1988: At AppleFest in Boston, Massachusetts, Apple Computer introduces AppleLink - Personal Edition, an online service run by Quantum Computer Services. Cost is US$6 (non-primetime) and $15 (primetime) per hour, US$35 for Apple II software and first year's subscription, and US$35 per following year subscription.
1991: The Spring Comdex trade show is held in Atlanta, Georgia.
1991: NEC drops the price of the TurboGrafx-CD player from US$399 to $299.
1992: Sega of America announces a partnership with Sony Electronic Publishing to develop video games on compact disks. Sega plans to introduce in November a CD-ROM player for the Sega Genesis game system, for US$299.
1993: Intel announces availability of the Pentium processor. Prices are US$878 for 60 MHz, and US$965 for 66 MHz.
1995: Microsoft and Intuit announce the termination of their planned merger. Microsoft pays Intuit US$46.25 million in compensation for terminating the deal.
1996: Apple Computer joins the Network Computer Coalition.
1997: Centaur Technology shows first samples of its IDT-C6 Pentium-class microprocessor.
2000: Konami releases the Metal Gear Solid video game for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A desktop and laptop computer appear.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to access the Internet and send email. A personal computer with separate keyboard, mouse, and CRT monitor is used for hosting a live Webcam on the Internet. Another two computers view the show.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A handheld video game looking like an original Nintendo Game Boy appears.
1988: At AppleFest in Boston, Massachusetts, Apple Computer introduces AppleLink - Personal Edition, an online service run by Quantum Computer Services. Cost is US$6 (non-primetime) and $15 (primetime) per hour, US$35 for Apple II software and first year's subscription, and US$35 per following year subscription.
1991: The Spring Comdex trade show is held in Atlanta, Georgia.
1991: NEC drops the price of the TurboGrafx-CD player from US$399 to $299.
1992: Sega of America announces a partnership with Sony Electronic Publishing to develop video games on compact disks. Sega plans to introduce in November a CD-ROM player for the Sega Genesis game system, for US$299.
1993: Intel announces availability of the Pentium processor. Prices are US$878 for 60 MHz, and US$965 for 66 MHz.
1995: Microsoft and Intuit announce the termination of their planned merger. Microsoft pays Intuit US$46.25 million in compensation for terminating the deal.
1996: Apple Computer joins the Network Computer Coalition.
1997: Centaur Technology shows first samples of its IDT-C6 Pentium-class microprocessor.
2000: Konami releases the Metal Gear Solid video game for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A desktop and laptop computer appear.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to access the Internet and send email. A personal computer with separate keyboard, mouse, and CRT monitor is used for hosting a live Webcam on the Internet. Another two computers view the show.
2007: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A handheld video game looking like an original Nintendo Game Boy appears.
Movies
1985: George Memmoli, actor (Earl - Hello Larry), dies at age 46.
1987: Paramount releases the film Beverly Hills Cop II to theaters.
1989: Anton Diffring, actor (Zeppelin, Fahrenheit 451), dies at age 70.
1989: Death of Gilda Radner at age 42 of ovarian cancer; actress/comedienne (Saturday Night Live, Haunted Honeymoon).
1993: NBC airs the 274th and final episode of the ensemble TV sitcom Cheers.
1994: Ronald Russell, actor/manager (We Are Angels), dies at age 83.
1995: CBS News fires co-anchor Connie Chung.
1996: NBC airs the final episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV show.
1996: John Pertwee, British actor (Doctor Who), dies at age 76 (born 1919).
1997: ABC airs the final episode of TV show Roseanne.
1998: Sony releases the film Godzilla to theaters.
2005: Death of J D Cannon at age 83; actor (Chief Clifford - McCloud, Alias Smith and Jones, Law and Order).
1987: Paramount releases the film Beverly Hills Cop II to theaters.
1989: Anton Diffring, actor (Zeppelin, Fahrenheit 451), dies at age 70.
1989: Death of Gilda Radner at age 42 of ovarian cancer; actress/comedienne (Saturday Night Live, Haunted Honeymoon).
1993: NBC airs the 274th and final episode of the ensemble TV sitcom Cheers.
1994: Ronald Russell, actor/manager (We Are Angels), dies at age 83.
1995: CBS News fires co-anchor Connie Chung.
1996: NBC airs the final episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV show.
1996: John Pertwee, British actor (Doctor Who), dies at age 76 (born 1919).
1997: ABC airs the final episode of TV show Roseanne.
1998: Sony releases the film Godzilla to theaters.
2005: Death of J D Cannon at age 83; actor (Chief Clifford - McCloud, Alias Smith and Jones, Law and Order).
Music
1992: Rap singer raps 597 syllables in 55.12 seconds.
Sports
1985: Baseball game at Cleveland stadium between Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers rained out, ending a league record 458 games being played before the first rain out a season.
1985: Larry Holmes beats Carl Williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
1987: Götenborg wins 16th UEFA Cup at Dundee.
1988: Mike Schmidt hits his 535th homerun, moving into 8th place.
1988: US Women's Open).
1989: 115th Preakness: Pat Valenzuela aboard Sunday Silence wins in 1:53.8.
1989: Futures Israel).
1990: Cindy Rarick wins LPGA Planters Pat Bradley Golf International.
1991: Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan named NBA's Most Valuable Player.
1991: Baseball pitcher Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save.
1992: , 1993).
1994: Death of Lauren Wilson, Canadian figure skater (born 1987).
1995: 121st Preakness: Pat Day aboard Timber Coutry wins in 1:54.4.
1995: Minnesota Twins Marty Cordova ties rookie record of homeruns in five consecutive games.
1995: Everton FC beats Manchester United 1-0 to win the FA Cup.
1996: World Cup).
1997: Chicago White Sox player Frank Thomas reaches base safely for 15th straight time.
2000: Death of Malik Sealy, Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player.
2006: Barry Bonds catches Babe Ruth with his 714th home run.
2008: Mike Piazza of the Oakland Athletics retires at age 39 from Major League Baseball. Piazza was a 12-time all-star catcher, with 427 career home runs.
1985: Larry Holmes beats Carl Williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
1987: Götenborg wins 16th UEFA Cup at Dundee.
1988: Mike Schmidt hits his 535th homerun, moving into 8th place.
1988: US Women's Open).
1989: 115th Preakness: Pat Valenzuela aboard Sunday Silence wins in 1:53.8.
1989: Futures Israel).
1990: Cindy Rarick wins LPGA Planters Pat Bradley Golf International.
1991: Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan named NBA's Most Valuable Player.
1991: Baseball pitcher Jeff Reardon gains his 300th career save.
1992: , 1993).
1994: Death of Lauren Wilson, Canadian figure skater (born 1987).
1995: 121st Preakness: Pat Day aboard Timber Coutry wins in 1:54.4.
1995: Minnesota Twins Marty Cordova ties rookie record of homeruns in five consecutive games.
1995: Everton FC beats Manchester United 1-0 to win the FA Cup.
1996: World Cup).
1997: Chicago White Sox player Frank Thomas reaches base safely for 15th straight time.
2000: Death of Malik Sealy, Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player.
2006: Barry Bonds catches Babe Ruth with his 714th home run.
2008: Mike Piazza of the Oakland Athletics retires at age 39 from Major League Baseball. Piazza was a 12-time all-star catcher, with 427 career home runs.
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