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1985: Apple Computer's board of directors decides to remove Steve Jobs as general manager of the Macintosh division.
1992: The Summer Consumer Electronics Show is held in Chicago, Illinois, over four days. For the first time, the public is allowed in for the last two days.
1993: Disney releases the Hollywood Pictures live-action feature film Super Mario Bros. to theaters in the US. The film cost $48 million to make.
1996: Apple Computer announces the Macintosh Performa 6320CD computer. It features 120 MHz 603e PowerPC processor, 16 MB RAM, 1.2 GB hard drive, CD-ROM drive, sixteen preinstalled titles and fifteen CD-ROM titles. Price is US$2599.
1999: In the antitrust case against Microsoft, Garry Norris, IBM's former director of software strategy and strategic relations, claims that Microsoft threatened to withhold a license to Windows unless IBM dropped support for Netscape Navigator, Lotus Notes, and other software.
2003: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony Electronics vice president Ken Kutaragi unveils the PSX, combining a PlayStation 2 game player with DVD recorder. The PSX includes a broadcast satellite tuner, 120 GB hard drive, Memory Stick slot, and Ethernet and USB ports.
2003: 3DO announces it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, giving the company time to find a buyer for the company.
1992: The Summer Consumer Electronics Show is held in Chicago, Illinois, over four days. For the first time, the public is allowed in for the last two days.
1993: Disney releases the Hollywood Pictures live-action feature film Super Mario Bros. to theaters in the US. The film cost $48 million to make.
1996: Apple Computer announces the Macintosh Performa 6320CD computer. It features 120 MHz 603e PowerPC processor, 16 MB RAM, 1.2 GB hard drive, CD-ROM drive, sixteen preinstalled titles and fifteen CD-ROM titles. Price is US$2599.
1999: In the antitrust case against Microsoft, Garry Norris, IBM's former director of software strategy and strategic relations, claims that Microsoft threatened to withhold a license to Windows unless IBM dropped support for Netscape Navigator, Lotus Notes, and other software.
2003: In Tokyo, Japan, Sony Electronics vice president Ken Kutaragi unveils the PSX, combining a PlayStation 2 game player with DVD recorder. The PSX includes a broadcast satellite tuner, 120 GB hard drive, Memory Stick slot, and Ethernet and USB ports.
2003: 3DO announces it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, giving the company time to find a buyer for the company.
Movies
1986: Birth of Joseph Cross; actor (As The World Turns, The O'Keefes).
1986: Death of Lurene Tuttle at age 79 of cancer; actress (Sam Spade radio show, Red Skelton, Great Gildersleeve, Dr. Christian, Life with Father TV show, Julia, Father of the Bride, Pete and Gladys, These Are the Days, Perry Mason).
1987: Charles Ludlam, actor (Big Easy), dies at age 44.
1990: CBS-TV debuts The Dave Thomas Comedy Show.
1990: Joseph Hardy, actor/director (Tree Grows in Brooklyn), dies at age 71.
1993: TriStar releases the film Cliffhanger to theaters.
1994: NBC-TV airs final episode of Cafe American.
1995: Daniela Rocca, actress (Battle of Austerlitz), dies at age 57.
1998: Death of Phil Hartman at age 49, shot dead by his wife (who then kills herself) in Encino, California, USA; actor/comedian (Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, NewsRadio).
1999: Universal releases the film Notting Hill to theaters.
2003: Death of Martha Scott at age 86; actress (Dallas, Bionic Woman, Bob Newhart Show, Robert Montgomery Presents, Beulah Land).
2004: Fox releases the film The Day After Tomorrow to theaters.
1986: Death of Lurene Tuttle at age 79 of cancer; actress (Sam Spade radio show, Red Skelton, Great Gildersleeve, Dr. Christian, Life with Father TV show, Julia, Father of the Bride, Pete and Gladys, These Are the Days, Perry Mason).
1987: Charles Ludlam, actor (Big Easy), dies at age 44.
1990: CBS-TV debuts The Dave Thomas Comedy Show.
1990: Joseph Hardy, actor/director (Tree Grows in Brooklyn), dies at age 71.
1993: TriStar releases the film Cliffhanger to theaters.
1994: NBC-TV airs final episode of Cafe American.
1995: Daniela Rocca, actress (Battle of Austerlitz), dies at age 57.
1998: Death of Phil Hartman at age 49, shot dead by his wife (who then kills herself) in Encino, California, USA; actor/comedian (Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, NewsRadio).
1999: Universal releases the film Notting Hill to theaters.
2003: Death of Martha Scott at age 86; actress (Dallas, Bionic Woman, Bob Newhart Show, Robert Montgomery Presents, Beulah Land).
2004: Fox releases the film The Day After Tomorrow to theaters.
Music
1988: Death of Sy Oliver at age 77; trumpet player/arranger/bandleader (Tommy Dorsey - "On the Sunny Side of the Street", "Opus One").
Sports
1986: Chicago White Sox player Joe Cowley sets record striking out first seven Texas Rangers he faces.
1987: Baltimore Orioles' player Mike Young hits two homeruns in extra innings.
1987: Bob Milacki sets Southern League pitching record 11 1/3 no hit innings.
1989: Ayako Okamoto wins LPGA Corning Golf Classic.
1989: Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 167.581 mph.
1991: The Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Minnesota North Stars 8-0 in Game 6 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
1991: Ralphs Senior Classic).
1992: , 1996).
1993: Charles Barnett, cricket player (20 Tests for England), dies.
1994: Julius Boros, pro golfer (US Open 1952), dies of heart attack at age 74.
1994: Minnesota Twins' Dave Winfield passes Rod Carew into 15th hit list (3,054).
1994: Julius Boros, pro golfer (US Open 1952), dies of heart attack at age 74.
1995: Alison Nichols wins LPGA Corning Golf Classic.
1995: Dottie Mochrie wins J C Penney/LPGA Skins Golf Game.
1995: In Indianapolis, Indiana, the 79th Indianapolis 500 race is held. A 1995 Corvette performs the role of Official Pace Car, driven by Jim Perkins.
1995: Chicago White Sox (5) and Detroit Tigers (7) combine for record 12 homeruns at Tiger Stadium.
1995: Buick-second).
2003: AC Milan defeats fellow Italian rival Juventus 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless tie to win the UEFA Champions League, their sixth European title.
2006: At AT&T Park, Barry Bonds passes Babe Ruth for number of home runs as he hits the 715th homer of his Major League career. Bonds is now in second place, behind Hank Aaron.
1987: Baltimore Orioles' player Mike Young hits two homeruns in extra innings.
1987: Bob Milacki sets Southern League pitching record 11 1/3 no hit innings.
1989: Ayako Okamoto wins LPGA Corning Golf Classic.
1989: Emerson Fittipaldi wins the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 167.581 mph.
1991: The Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Minnesota North Stars 8-0 in Game 6 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
1991: Ralphs Senior Classic).
1992: , 1996).
1993: Charles Barnett, cricket player (20 Tests for England), dies.
1994: Julius Boros, pro golfer (US Open 1952), dies of heart attack at age 74.
1994: Minnesota Twins' Dave Winfield passes Rod Carew into 15th hit list (3,054).
1994: Julius Boros, pro golfer (US Open 1952), dies of heart attack at age 74.
1995: Alison Nichols wins LPGA Corning Golf Classic.
1995: Dottie Mochrie wins J C Penney/LPGA Skins Golf Game.
1995: In Indianapolis, Indiana, the 79th Indianapolis 500 race is held. A 1995 Corvette performs the role of Official Pace Car, driven by Jim Perkins.
1995: Chicago White Sox (5) and Detroit Tigers (7) combine for record 12 homeruns at Tiger Stadium.
1995: Buick-second).
2003: AC Milan defeats fellow Italian rival Juventus 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless tie to win the UEFA Champions League, their sixth European title.
2006: At AT&T Park, Barry Bonds passes Babe Ruth for number of home runs as he hits the 715th homer of his Major League career. Bonds is now in second place, behind Hank Aaron.
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