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Video Games
1985: Atari launches the Atari 520ST personal computer. "ST" stands for 16 ("S") and 32 ("T").
1985: Kaypro introduces a slimmed-down version of its Kaypro 2861 computer, compatible with the IBM AT, for US$2995.
1990: Lewis Galoob Toys introduces the Game Genie cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Game Genie allows players of Nintendo Entertainment System games to make them easier to play.
1997: Apple Computer introduces the PowerBook 2400c notebook computer. It features 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 1.3 GB hard drive, 10.4-inch active-matrix color display, two PC Card slots. Weight is 4.4 pounds; price is to be about US$3500. Availability is end of May in Japan, and end of July in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A mom asks her son "Do you want to go to the video arcade?".
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A child plays a Game Boy while getting his hair cut.
2006: At a press conference in Los Angeles before the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony announces the PlayStation 3, with motion-sensing Bluetooth wireless Sixaxis controller and Blu-Ray high-definition DVD player. Prices are US$499 with 20 GB hard drive, and US$599 with 60 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi wireless, and HDMI video output. Release date is set at November 11 for Japan and November 17 for the USA.
2007: Electronic Arts releases the Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
1985: Kaypro introduces a slimmed-down version of its Kaypro 2861 computer, compatible with the IBM AT, for US$2995.
1990: Lewis Galoob Toys introduces the Game Genie cartridge for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The Game Genie allows players of Nintendo Entertainment System games to make them easier to play.
1997: Apple Computer introduces the PowerBook 2400c notebook computer. It features 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 1.3 GB hard drive, 10.4-inch active-matrix color display, two PC Card slots. Weight is 4.4 pounds; price is to be about US$3500. Availability is end of May in Japan, and end of July in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A mom asks her son "Do you want to go to the video arcade?".
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A child plays a Game Boy while getting his hair cut.
2006: At a press conference in Los Angeles before the Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony announces the PlayStation 3, with motion-sensing Bluetooth wireless Sixaxis controller and Blu-Ray high-definition DVD player. Prices are US$499 with 20 GB hard drive, and US$599 with 60 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi wireless, and HDMI video output. Release date is set at November 11 for Japan and November 17 for the USA.
2007: Electronic Arts releases the Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
Movies
1985: Dolph Sweet, actor (Gimme a Break, Gil McGowan - Another World), dies of cancer at age 64.
1985: ), Gus Grissom - The Right Stuff movie (1983), Escape from Alcatraz movie (1979), Tremors movie (1990)).
1987: Pam Ewing (Victoria Principal) character on TV show Dallas, is killed off.
1992: Richard Derr, actor (When Worlds Collide), dies at age 74 of cancer.
1994: 500th commentary by Andy Rooney on TV show 60 Minutes.
1994: George Peppard, American actor (Breakfast at Tiffanys, The A-Team), dies at age 65 (born 1928).
1994: Steven Keats, actor (Death Wish), dies of apparent suicide at age 48.
1998: Paramount releases the film Deep Impact to theaters.
1999: Death of Dana Plato at age 34 by suicide drug overdose; actress (Kimberly Diff'rent Strokes).
1985: ), Gus Grissom - The Right Stuff movie (1983), Escape from Alcatraz movie (1979), Tremors movie (1990)).
1987: Pam Ewing (Victoria Principal) character on TV show Dallas, is killed off.
1992: Richard Derr, actor (When Worlds Collide), dies at age 74 of cancer.
1994: 500th commentary by Andy Rooney on TV show 60 Minutes.
1994: George Peppard, American actor (Breakfast at Tiffanys, The A-Team), dies at age 65 (born 1928).
1994: Steven Keats, actor (Death Wish), dies of apparent suicide at age 48.
1998: Paramount releases the film Deep Impact to theaters.
1999: Death of Dana Plato at age 34 by suicide drug overdose; actress (Kimberly Diff'rent Strokes).
Music
1985: 20th Academy of Country Music Awards: Alabama and Judds win.
Sports
1988: Amateur referees work New Jersey Devils-Boston Bruins playoff games, as NHL referees walk-off, due to a restraining order brought by the Devils.
1988: Juli Inkster wins LPGA Crestar Golf Classic.
1992: Gul Mahomed, cricket player (8 Tests for India and one for Pakistan), dies.
1993: ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Phil Ware.
1993: Lennox Lewis beats Tony Tucker in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1993: Permian Basin Open).
1994: Colorado Silver Bullets (all-female pro baseball team) first game.
1994: Laura Davies wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1994: ICC Trophy).
1995: Futures-Turku-Finland).
1996: New York Yankees' pitcher Dwight Gooden wins his first American League game beating Detroit Tigers 10-3.
1997: National-13th).
1999: Jimmy Glass scores the goal that keeps Carlisle United in the Football League.
1988: Juli Inkster wins LPGA Crestar Golf Classic.
1992: Gul Mahomed, cricket player (8 Tests for India and one for Pakistan), dies.
1993: ABC Masters Bowling Tournament won by Phil Ware.
1993: Lennox Lewis beats Tony Tucker in 12 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1993: Permian Basin Open).
1994: Colorado Silver Bullets (all-female pro baseball team) first game.
1994: Laura Davies wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
1994: ICC Trophy).
1995: Futures-Turku-Finland).
1996: New York Yankees' pitcher Dwight Gooden wins his first American League game beating Detroit Tigers 10-3.
1997: National-13th).
1999: Jimmy Glass scores the goal that keeps Carlisle United in the Football League.
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