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Video Games
1989: Compaq Computer introduces the Compaq Deskpro 386/33 computer, models 84, 320, and 650. It features 33 MHz 80386DX processor, 64 KB 33 MHz cache, 2 MB RAM. Prices range from US$10499 to US$17999.
1990: At the Center City Theater at Columbus Circle in New York, Microsoft introduces and ships Microsoft Windows 3.0. This version allows addressing memory above 640 kB. Microsoft spends US$3 million for opening-day marketing, as part of a US$10 million promotional campaign.
1992: California Superior Court confirms the arbitror's ruling in the arbitration between Intel and AMD.
1996: Paramount Pictures releases the film Mission: Impossible to theaters in the USA and Canada. A black laptop computer is used to monitor several video cameras. The Netscape Web browsing software appears on a computer. A white desktop computer appears. A Verbatim 230 MB optical disk is used. A small Apple Computer portable computer is used.
1997: Adobe Systems ships the Illustrator 7.0 software for Windows and Macintosh in Canada and the US. Price is US$595; upgrade price is US$99.
1997: Apple Computer announces that it will make its Newton Systems Group a subsidiary company, to market the MessagePad 2000 and eMate 3000, with about 130 Apple employees,
1998: GT Interactive releases the Unreal game for personal computers in the USA.
1999: The television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest last airs in the US. 22 shows aired during the season.
2000: Nintendo releases the Perfect Dark video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US and England.
2001: Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 7.1 for the Pocket PC.
2002: Sun Microsystems announces Solaris 9 operating system.
2002: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo show is held, over three days. Total attendance is 60,000.
2002: At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Game Critics Awards are presented:
2005: Advanced Micro Devices releases the Geode LX800 processor, intended for small computers. It operates at 533 MHz, consumes 0.9 watts, includes encryption engine and 2D graphics, and is x86 processor compatible. Price is US$45, including companion chipset.
2006: Microsoft announces FlexGo, software allowing the use of a computer with a pre-paid card number.
2007: Atlus releases the Odin Sphere video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
1990: At the Center City Theater at Columbus Circle in New York, Microsoft introduces and ships Microsoft Windows 3.0. This version allows addressing memory above 640 kB. Microsoft spends US$3 million for opening-day marketing, as part of a US$10 million promotional campaign.
1992: California Superior Court confirms the arbitror's ruling in the arbitration between Intel and AMD.
1996: Paramount Pictures releases the film Mission: Impossible to theaters in the USA and Canada. A black laptop computer is used to monitor several video cameras. The Netscape Web browsing software appears on a computer. A white desktop computer appears. A Verbatim 230 MB optical disk is used. A small Apple Computer portable computer is used.
1997: Adobe Systems ships the Illustrator 7.0 software for Windows and Macintosh in Canada and the US. Price is US$595; upgrade price is US$99.
1997: Apple Computer announces that it will make its Newton Systems Group a subsidiary company, to market the MessagePad 2000 and eMate 3000, with about 130 Apple employees,
1998: GT Interactive releases the Unreal game for personal computers in the USA.
1999: The television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest last airs in the US. 22 shows aired during the season.
2000: Nintendo releases the Perfect Dark video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US and England.
2001: Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 7.1 for the Pocket PC.
2002: Sun Microsystems announces Solaris 9 operating system.
2002: In Los Angeles, California, the Electronic Entertainment Expo show is held, over three days. Total attendance is 60,000.
2002: At the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Game Critics Awards are presented:
2005: Advanced Micro Devices releases the Geode LX800 processor, intended for small computers. It operates at 533 MHz, consumes 0.9 watts, includes encryption engine and 2D graphics, and is x86 processor compatible. Price is US$45, including companion chipset.
2006: Microsoft announces FlexGo, software allowing the use of a computer with a pre-paid card number.
2007: Atlus releases the Odin Sphere video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
Movies
1985: TriStar releases the film Rambo: First Blood Part II to theaters.
1986: Martin Gabel, actor (Thief, Marnie), dies at age 63.
1988: Dennis Day, tenor/comedian (Jack Benny Show, Danny Boy), dies at age 71.
1990: Max Wall, actor (Jabberwocky), dies.
1992: Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of The Tonight Show.
1995: Laverne and Shirley 20th anniversary reunion special is televised.
1995: Robert Flemyng, actor (Kafka, Rebecca, Funny Face), dies at age 83.
1996: Paramount releases the film Mission: Impossible to theaters.
1999: The television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest last airs in the US. 22 shows aired during the season.
2001: NBC airs the final episode of TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun.
2001: Death of Whitman Mayo at age 70 after a heart attack; actor (Grady TV show, Sanford and Son, The Van Dyke Show, Hell Town, The Cape, The Best of Times).
2002: Rosie O'Donnell hosts the last of her syndicated saytime talk shows, after a six-year run.
2005: Death of Thurl Ravenscroft of cancer in the USA; distinctive voice in movies, TV commercials, Disneyland attractions over decades, Johnny Mann Singers ("You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"), Tony the Tiger ("they're grrrrreat!"), named Disney Legend 1995.
1986: Martin Gabel, actor (Thief, Marnie), dies at age 63.
1988: Dennis Day, tenor/comedian (Jack Benny Show, Danny Boy), dies at age 71.
1990: Max Wall, actor (Jabberwocky), dies.
1992: Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of The Tonight Show.
1995: Laverne and Shirley 20th anniversary reunion special is televised.
1995: Robert Flemyng, actor (Kafka, Rebecca, Funny Face), dies at age 83.
1996: Paramount releases the film Mission: Impossible to theaters.
1999: The television show Mortal Kombat: Conquest last airs in the US. 22 shows aired during the season.
2001: NBC airs the final episode of TV show 3rd Rock from the Sun.
2001: Death of Whitman Mayo at age 70 after a heart attack; actor (Grady TV show, Sanford and Son, The Van Dyke Show, Hell Town, The Cape, The Best of Times).
2002: Rosie O'Donnell hosts the last of her syndicated saytime talk shows, after a six-year run.
2005: Death of Thurl Ravenscroft of cancer in the USA; distinctive voice in movies, TV commercials, Disneyland attractions over decades, Johnny Mann Singers ("You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"), Tony the Tiger ("they're grrrrreat!"), named Disney Legend 1995.
Music
1988: Dennis Day, tenor/comedian (Jack Benny Show, Danny Boy), dies at age 71.
1993: Mieczyslaw Horszowski, Polish/US pianist (Carnegie Hall), dies at age 100.
2005: Death of Thurl Ravenscroft of cancer in the USA; distinctive voice in movies, TV commercials, Disneyland attractions over decades, Johnny Mann Singers ("You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"), Tony the Tiger ("they're grrrrreat!"), named Disney Legend 1995.
1993: Mieczyslaw Horszowski, Polish/US pianist (Carnegie Hall), dies at age 100.
2005: Death of Thurl Ravenscroft of cancer in the USA; distinctive voice in movies, TV commercials, Disneyland attractions over decades, Johnny Mann Singers ("You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch"), Tony the Tiger ("they're grrrrreat!"), named Disney Legend 1995.
Sports
1985: Pete Rose 2,108th run passes Hank Aaron as National League run scoring leader.
1985: Real Madrid wins 14th UEFA Cup at Madrid, Spain.
1988: 34th LPGA Championship won by Sherri Turner.
1988: Pensacola Open).
1990: In a 16-inning game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs' right fielder Andre Dawson is walked five times intentionally, establishing a major league record.
1990: Quicksilver Open).
1991: Inter Milan wins 20th UEFA Cup at Rome.
1991: NFL Owners agree to add two teams in 1994.
1992: California Angels are involved in a bus crash in New Jersey.
1993: Riddick Bowe scores a technical knock-out on Jesse Ferguson in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1994: Elaine Crosby wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open.
1994: Toronto NBA franchise unveils name "Raptors" and logo.
1994: Queen Mary-second).
1998: , Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers).
2003: Arturo Moreno purchases the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from the Walt Disney Company for US$184 million.
1985: Real Madrid wins 14th UEFA Cup at Madrid, Spain.
1988: 34th LPGA Championship won by Sherri Turner.
1988: Pensacola Open).
1990: In a 16-inning game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs' right fielder Andre Dawson is walked five times intentionally, establishing a major league record.
1990: Quicksilver Open).
1991: Inter Milan wins 20th UEFA Cup at Rome.
1991: NFL Owners agree to add two teams in 1994.
1992: California Angels are involved in a bus crash in New Jersey.
1993: Riddick Bowe scores a technical knock-out on Jesse Ferguson in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1994: Elaine Crosby wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open.
1994: Toronto NBA franchise unveils name "Raptors" and logo.
1994: Queen Mary-second).
1998: , Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers).
2003: Arturo Moreno purchases the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from the Walt Disney Company for US$184 million.
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