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November 7
Video Games
1990: Z-Nix files an antitrust complaint against Microsoft, accusing it of violating the Sherman Act by using its control of operating system environment user interfaces to control the mouse pointer market. Z-Mix requests damages of US$4.5 million over Microsoft's handling of a deal to bundle Windows with Z-Nix's mouse.
1991: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. Two characters play a home video game on the television, with a single-button joystick. At a convenience store, a standalone arcade game is shown.
1994: Apple Computer, Motorola, and IBM announce that they will create a computer platform to run all major operating systems, except the Intel x86-based Microsoft Windows 3.1 and successors. Apple Computer will port the Mac OS to this platform, and license other vendors to create Mac-compatible computers. IBM will port OS/2 and AIX, SunSoft will port Solaris, Motorola will port Windows NT, and Novell will port NetWare.
1996: Philippe Kahn, founder of Borland International, resigns as a member of the board of directors.
1996: Sega releases the Sonic 3D Blast video game for the Genesis and Saturn in the US.
2000: Seagate Technology announces that it will supply hard drives for Microsoft's Xbox video game system.
2002: In New York, Microsoft officially unveils the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system.
2003: Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 9 for the Mac OS X operating system.
2003: Hungary issues a 500 forint postage stamp for the World Science Forum, depicting a computer screen (with keyboard and CD-ROMs in the amrgin area).
2005: Nintendo releases the Mario Party 7 video game for the GameCube in the US.
2005: Nintendo releases the Donkey Kong Country 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2006: Buena Vista Games releases the Lumines II video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2006: Electronic Arts releases The Sims 2: Pets video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and GameCube in the US.
2006: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2006: Red Octane releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
2006: Microsoft announces it will offer over 1000 hours of television shows and movies for download on the Xbox 360.
2006: Vivendi Games releases the F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
2006: Electronic Arts releases the EA Replay video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. Includes 14 titles: Syndicate, Desert Strike, Mutant League Football, Road Rash, Wing Commander, Ultima the Black Gate.
2006: Sony CEA releases the SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault video game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Activision releases the Call of Duty 3 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2006: Sony CEA releases the SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fire Team Bravo 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Microsoft releases the Gears of War video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2008: Microsoft Game Studios releases the Gears of War 2 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
1991: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. Two characters play a home video game on the television, with a single-button joystick. At a convenience store, a standalone arcade game is shown.
1994: Apple Computer, Motorola, and IBM announce that they will create a computer platform to run all major operating systems, except the Intel x86-based Microsoft Windows 3.1 and successors. Apple Computer will port the Mac OS to this platform, and license other vendors to create Mac-compatible computers. IBM will port OS/2 and AIX, SunSoft will port Solaris, Motorola will port Windows NT, and Novell will port NetWare.
1996: Philippe Kahn, founder of Borland International, resigns as a member of the board of directors.
1996: Sega releases the Sonic 3D Blast video game for the Genesis and Saturn in the US.
2000: Seagate Technology announces that it will supply hard drives for Microsoft's Xbox video game system.
2002: In New York, Microsoft officially unveils the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system.
2003: Microsoft releases Windows Media Player 9 for the Mac OS X operating system.
2003: Hungary issues a 500 forint postage stamp for the World Science Forum, depicting a computer screen (with keyboard and CD-ROMs in the amrgin area).
2005: Nintendo releases the Mario Party 7 video game for the GameCube in the US.
2005: Nintendo releases the Donkey Kong Country 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2006: Buena Vista Games releases the Lumines II video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2006: Electronic Arts releases The Sims 2: Pets video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and GameCube in the US.
2006: Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Project 8 video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable in the USA.
2006: Red Octane releases the Guitar Hero II video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
2006: Microsoft announces it will offer over 1000 hours of television shows and movies for download on the Xbox 360.
2006: Vivendi Games releases the F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.
2006: Electronic Arts releases the EA Replay video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US. Includes 14 titles: Syndicate, Desert Strike, Mutant League Football, Road Rash, Wing Commander, Ultima the Black Gate.
2006: Sony CEA releases the SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault video game for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Activision releases the Call of Duty 3 video game for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2006: Sony CEA releases the SOCOM: US Navy SEALs Fire Team Bravo 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Microsoft releases the Gears of War video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2008: Microsoft Game Studios releases the Gears of War 2 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
Movies
1994: Death of Milton "Shorty" Rogers [Rajonsky] at age 70; jazz trumpeter, TV music composer (The Partridge Family, Starsky and Hutch, The Rookies, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island).
1995: Death of Slappy White at age 74 from a heart attack; comedian (Sanford and Son, The Flip Wilson Show, The Redd Foxx Show, Ed Sullivan, Tonight Show).
2002: Death of Peg Phillips of lung disease at age 84; actress (Northern Exposure, Seventh Heaven).
2004: Death of Howard Keel of colon cancer at age 85; actor/singer (Dallas TV show).
2008: Paramount releases the film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa to theaters.
1995: Death of Slappy White at age 74 from a heart attack; comedian (Sanford and Son, The Flip Wilson Show, The Redd Foxx Show, Ed Sullivan, Tonight Show).
2002: Death of Peg Phillips of lung disease at age 84; actress (Northern Exposure, Seventh Heaven).
2004: Death of Howard Keel of colon cancer at age 85; actor/singer (Dallas TV show).
2008: Paramount releases the film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa to theaters.
Music
1994: Death of Milton "Shorty" Rogers [Rajonsky] at age 70; jazz trumpeter, TV music composer (The Partridge Family, Starsky and Hutch, The Rookies, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island).
2004: Death of Howard Keel of colon cancer at age 85; actor/singer (Dallas TV show).
2004: Death of Howard Keel of colon cancer at age 85; actor/singer (Dallas TV show).
Sports
1988: Major League Baseball All-Stars beat Japan 16-8 (Game 3 of 7).
1988: Sugar Ray Leonard knocks out Donnie LaLonde.
1991: Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson announces he has tested positive for HIV virus, and retires from Los Angeles Lakers.
1988: Sugar Ray Leonard knocks out Donnie LaLonde.
1991: Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson announces he has tested positive for HIV virus, and retires from Los Angeles Lakers.
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