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Video Games
1991: Sierra On-Line announces The Sierra Network, a dial-up modem-accessed service for playing computer games with others.
1995: Nintendo of America announces its Ultra 64 game machine. It uses a 93.75 MHz MIPS R4300i processor manufactured by NEC with 16 kB instruction cache, 8 kB data cache, 64-bit integer and floating-point units, and 32-bit system interface. A 62.5 MHz Reality Coprocessor chip handles audio/video processing. Release target date is April 1996.
1996: Apple licenses the Mac OS to IBM, which may sub-license it to other manufacturers.
1998: At the Flint Center Theater, Steve Jobs introduces the Apple Computer iMac computer. It features 233 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 512 kB backside cache, 32 MB RAM, 4 GB EIDE hard disk, ATI Rage IIc with 2 MB SGRAM video, 15-inch built-in monitor, 66 MHz PCI system bus, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, IrDA infrared port, 33.6 kbps modem, two USB ports, 24X CD-ROM drive, and Bondi Blue case. Price is US$1299.
1998: Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh PowerBook G3 portable computer. It features 233 to 292 MHz PowerPC 750 processor, 12.3-14.1-inch TFT display, 0-1 MB Level 2 cache, 32-192 MB SDRAM, 2-4 MB SGRAM video memory, 2-8 GB IDE hard drive, 20X CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, 10Base-T Ethernet, ATI Rage LT video controller, 16 bit stereo sound, 32-bit CardBus interface, external VGA output. Size if 12.7 x 10.4 x 2 inches; weight is about 7 pounds. The system runs for about three hours on lithium-ion batteries. Systems are custom built to customer specifications. This is the first Apple computer with new solid-colored Apple logo.
1998: Sony releases the Dual Shock controller for the PlayStation in the US.
2002: In San Jose, California, the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is held. Steve Jobs unveils the latest Mac OS version, code-named Jaguar, and the iChat software. QuickTime 6 and QuickTime Broadcaster are released to developers.
2002: Intel releases the 2.26, 2.4 and 2.53 GHz Pentium 4 processors, with 533 MHz front-side bus. Prices are US$423, US$562, and US$637, respectively.
2003: Apple Computer releases updated eMac computers. They feature 800 - 1 GHz G4 processor, 40 or 80 GB hard drive, 17-inch monitor.
2003: Konami releases the Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. Price is $29.99.
2004: Electronic Arts releases the Samurai Warriors video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US and Canada.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Boom Blox video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA and Canada.
1995: Nintendo of America announces its Ultra 64 game machine. It uses a 93.75 MHz MIPS R4300i processor manufactured by NEC with 16 kB instruction cache, 8 kB data cache, 64-bit integer and floating-point units, and 32-bit system interface. A 62.5 MHz Reality Coprocessor chip handles audio/video processing. Release target date is April 1996.
1996: Apple licenses the Mac OS to IBM, which may sub-license it to other manufacturers.
1998: At the Flint Center Theater, Steve Jobs introduces the Apple Computer iMac computer. It features 233 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 512 kB backside cache, 32 MB RAM, 4 GB EIDE hard disk, ATI Rage IIc with 2 MB SGRAM video, 15-inch built-in monitor, 66 MHz PCI system bus, 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, IrDA infrared port, 33.6 kbps modem, two USB ports, 24X CD-ROM drive, and Bondi Blue case. Price is US$1299.
1998: Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh PowerBook G3 portable computer. It features 233 to 292 MHz PowerPC 750 processor, 12.3-14.1-inch TFT display, 0-1 MB Level 2 cache, 32-192 MB SDRAM, 2-4 MB SGRAM video memory, 2-8 GB IDE hard drive, 20X CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, 10Base-T Ethernet, ATI Rage LT video controller, 16 bit stereo sound, 32-bit CardBus interface, external VGA output. Size if 12.7 x 10.4 x 2 inches; weight is about 7 pounds. The system runs for about three hours on lithium-ion batteries. Systems are custom built to customer specifications. This is the first Apple computer with new solid-colored Apple logo.
1998: Sony releases the Dual Shock controller for the PlayStation in the US.
2002: In San Jose, California, the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is held. Steve Jobs unveils the latest Mac OS version, code-named Jaguar, and the iChat software. QuickTime 6 and QuickTime Broadcaster are released to developers.
2002: Intel releases the 2.26, 2.4 and 2.53 GHz Pentium 4 processors, with 533 MHz front-side bus. Prices are US$423, US$562, and US$637, respectively.
2003: Apple Computer releases updated eMac computers. They feature 800 - 1 GHz G4 processor, 40 or 80 GB hard drive, 17-inch monitor.
2003: Konami releases the Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US. Price is $29.99.
2004: Electronic Arts releases the Samurai Warriors video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US and Canada.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Boom Blox video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA and Canada.
Movies
1989: NBC airs the 100th episode of The Golden Girls TV show.
1990: Charles Farrell, actor (Vern - My Little Margie), dies at age 89.
1991: Wilfrid Hyde-White, British actor (Peyton Place, 140+ films), dies at age 87.
1992: The final episode of US TV show Jake and the Fatman airs.
1992: Marlene Dietrich, born Marie von Losch, actress, dies in Paris, France at age 90 (born 1901 in Berlin, Germany).
1993: Ann Todd, actress (Things to Come, Danny Boy), dies of stroke at age 84.
1993: Minnie Gentry, actress (Def by Temptation), dies in New York at age 77.
1994: Fred Sadoff, actor (The Quiet American), dies of AIDS at age 67.
1995: Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV.
1996: Death of Edward Lovew; animator (The Flintstones TV show, Fantasia movie, The Jetsons TV show).
2001: ABC airs the 100th episode of The Practice TV show.
2004: NBC airs the last episode of Friends.
1990: Charles Farrell, actor (Vern - My Little Margie), dies at age 89.
1991: Wilfrid Hyde-White, British actor (Peyton Place, 140+ films), dies at age 87.
1992: The final episode of US TV show Jake and the Fatman airs.
1992: Marlene Dietrich, born Marie von Losch, actress, dies in Paris, France at age 90 (born 1901 in Berlin, Germany).
1993: Ann Todd, actress (Things to Come, Danny Boy), dies of stroke at age 84.
1993: Minnie Gentry, actress (Def by Temptation), dies in New York at age 77.
1994: Fred Sadoff, actor (The Quiet American), dies of AIDS at age 67.
1995: Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV.
1996: Death of Edward Lovew; animator (The Flintstones TV show, Fantasia movie, The Jetsons TV show).
2001: ABC airs the 100th episode of The Practice TV show.
2004: NBC airs the last episode of Friends.
Music
1997: Michael Jackson and Bee Gees inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2002: Death of Otis Blackwell at age 71 after a heart attack; singer/songwriter (over 1000 songs, "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", "Return to Sender", "Handy Man", "Great Balls Of Fire", "Fever", "Hey Little Girl").
2002: Death of Otis Blackwell at age 71 after a heart attack; singer/songwriter (over 1000 songs, "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", "Return to Sender", "Handy Man", "Great Balls Of Fire", "Fever", "Hey Little Girl").
Sports
1985: Southern Open).
1986: Berlin: Real Madrid wins 15th UEFA Cup.
1987: Mario Andretti sets the one-lap speed record at Indianapolis 500 at 218.204 MPH.
1988: New Jersey Devils' coach Jim Schoenfeld tells referee Don Koharski to 'eat another doughnut you fat pig!'; he is suspended.
1988: Graeme Hick scores 405 for Worcestershire versus Somerset 35 fours 11 sixes.
1988: Manitoba-third).
1989: 115th Kentucky Derby: Pat Valenzuela on Sunday Silence wins in 2:05.
1989: Montana Open-second).
1990: Ayako Okamoto wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1991: Seppo Raty of Finland sets javelin record to 301 feet 9 inches.
1991: Chucky Mullins, US soccer player, dies.
1992: New York Mets' Anthony Young begins losing streak of at least 26 games.
1992: Werder Bremen wins 32nd Europe Cup II.
1994: Lennox Lewis TKOs Phil Jackson in 8 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1994: Monterey Open-46th).
1995: 121st Kentucky Derby: Gary Stevens on Thunder Gulch wins in 2:01.2.
1995: ABC Bud Light Masters Bowling Tournament won by Mike Aulby.
1995: Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV.
1995: GHP Classic-15th).
1997: NHL Hartford Whalers become Carolina Hurricanes.
1997: Rick Pitino becomes coach of Boston Celtics.
1997: E Great Lakes Senior-third).
2007: A.C. Paranavaí wins its first ever Paraná State Championship.
2007: Manchester United wins the English Premier League.
2007: Panathinaikos BC wins basketball's Euroleague after beating CSKA Moscow 93-91 in Athens Olympic stadium.
1986: Berlin: Real Madrid wins 15th UEFA Cup.
1987: Mario Andretti sets the one-lap speed record at Indianapolis 500 at 218.204 MPH.
1988: New Jersey Devils' coach Jim Schoenfeld tells referee Don Koharski to 'eat another doughnut you fat pig!'; he is suspended.
1988: Graeme Hick scores 405 for Worcestershire versus Somerset 35 fours 11 sixes.
1988: Manitoba-third).
1989: 115th Kentucky Derby: Pat Valenzuela on Sunday Silence wins in 2:05.
1989: Montana Open-second).
1990: Ayako Okamoto wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1991: Seppo Raty of Finland sets javelin record to 301 feet 9 inches.
1991: Chucky Mullins, US soccer player, dies.
1992: New York Mets' Anthony Young begins losing streak of at least 26 games.
1992: Werder Bremen wins 32nd Europe Cup II.
1994: Lennox Lewis TKOs Phil Jackson in 8 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1994: Monterey Open-46th).
1995: 121st Kentucky Derby: Gary Stevens on Thunder Gulch wins in 2:01.2.
1995: ABC Bud Light Masters Bowling Tournament won by Mike Aulby.
1995: Classic Sports Network begins on cable TV.
1995: GHP Classic-15th).
1997: NHL Hartford Whalers become Carolina Hurricanes.
1997: Rick Pitino becomes coach of Boston Celtics.
1997: E Great Lakes Senior-third).
2007: A.C. Paranavaí wins its first ever Paraná State Championship.
2007: Manchester United wins the English Premier League.
2007: Panathinaikos BC wins basketball's Euroleague after beating CSKA Moscow 93-91 in Athens Olympic stadium.
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