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October 14
Video Games
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, AT&T Microelectronics unveils its Hobbit processor, implementing the CRISP architecture. Formal name of the processor is ATT92010. Processor speed is 20-30 MHz, depending on voltage. Price is US$35 in quantities of 10,000.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, Advanced RISC Machines introduces the ARM250 chip, combining the core ARM processor with memory controller, video controller, and I/O interface. CPU speed is 12 to 16 MHz. The chip uses under 100,000 transistors, built in a 1-micron CMOS process. Price is US$25 in 100,000 unit quantities.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, IBM and Motorola formally announce the beginning of production of PowerPC 601 microprocessors, in 50 MHz and 66 MHz versions. PowerPC stands for "Power Performance Chip", and incorporates an integer unit, a floating-point unit, and 32 MB cache. IBM produces the processor using 0.6-micron CMOS technology, with 2.8 million transistors per chip.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, Motorola gives details of its next processor, the 68060. It will feature two integer units, 8 kB instruction and data caches, over 2 million transistors, 0.5-micron CMOS process, clock rates of 50-66 MHz.
1993: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Personal computers are shown, including using a telephone line for modem communications.
1994: Mosaic Communications makes available the first 0.9 beta test version of the Mosaic Navigator Web browser software as a file download on the Internet. Versions are available for Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, and X Window environments. The software is free for personal use, or US$99 for commercial use.
1997: Integrated Device Technology unveils the IDT WinChip C6 processor, designed by Centaur Technology. The processor incorporates 5.4 million transistors in a 0.35-micron process. Prices are US$90 (180 MHz) and US$135 (200 MHz) each in 1000 unit quantities.
1998: Apple Computer introduces the Mac OS 8.5 operating system. Release date is set for October 17. Price is US$99.
1998: At the Microprocessor Forum, Intel gives more details of its 64-bit processor code-named Merced. It features new instruction set, new cache memory architecture, three-level cache hierarchy, new floating-point unit, A release date of mid-2000 is the current target.
1999: Sega releases the Dreamcast video game system in the UK and Europe.
2002: At the Microprocessor Forum, IBM describes the 1.8 GHz 64-bit PowerPC 970 processor, with up to 7.2 GBps front-side bus transfer speed, and SIMD input.
2003: Sony releases the Jak II video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2003: Ubisoft releases the Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US.
2003: EA Sports Big releases the SSX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox in the US.
2004: Intel announces it has scrapped plans to develop and release a 4 GHz Pentium 4 processor. Instead, it will focus on other ways to boost performance.
2004: OQO releases the OQO model 01 portable computer in the US. It features 1 GHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 processor, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, Silicon Motion Lynx 3DM graphics processor, 5.1-inch transflective LCD 800x480 display, Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless communications, Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, keyboard, TrackStik digital pen, USB 1.1 port, FireWire port. Price is US$1999; size is 4.9 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches; weight is 1 pound.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Dead Space video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2008: THQ releases the Saints Row 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, Advanced RISC Machines introduces the ARM250 chip, combining the core ARM processor with memory controller, video controller, and I/O interface. CPU speed is 12 to 16 MHz. The chip uses under 100,000 transistors, built in a 1-micron CMOS process. Price is US$25 in 100,000 unit quantities.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, IBM and Motorola formally announce the beginning of production of PowerPC 601 microprocessors, in 50 MHz and 66 MHz versions. PowerPC stands for "Power Performance Chip", and incorporates an integer unit, a floating-point unit, and 32 MB cache. IBM produces the processor using 0.6-micron CMOS technology, with 2.8 million transistors per chip.
1992: At the Microprocessor Forum, Motorola gives details of its next processor, the 68060. It will feature two integer units, 8 kB instruction and data caches, over 2 million transistors, 0.5-micron CMOS process, clock rates of 50-66 MHz.
1993: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. Personal computers are shown, including using a telephone line for modem communications.
1994: Mosaic Communications makes available the first 0.9 beta test version of the Mosaic Navigator Web browser software as a file download on the Internet. Versions are available for Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, and X Window environments. The software is free for personal use, or US$99 for commercial use.
1997: Integrated Device Technology unveils the IDT WinChip C6 processor, designed by Centaur Technology. The processor incorporates 5.4 million transistors in a 0.35-micron process. Prices are US$90 (180 MHz) and US$135 (200 MHz) each in 1000 unit quantities.
1998: Apple Computer introduces the Mac OS 8.5 operating system. Release date is set for October 17. Price is US$99.
1998: At the Microprocessor Forum, Intel gives more details of its 64-bit processor code-named Merced. It features new instruction set, new cache memory architecture, three-level cache hierarchy, new floating-point unit, A release date of mid-2000 is the current target.
1999: Sega releases the Dreamcast video game system in the UK and Europe.
2002: At the Microprocessor Forum, IBM describes the 1.8 GHz 64-bit PowerPC 970 processor, with up to 7.2 GBps front-side bus transfer speed, and SIMD input.
2003: Sony releases the Jak II video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2003: Ubisoft releases the Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu video game for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US.
2003: EA Sports Big releases the SSX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox in the US.
2004: Intel announces it has scrapped plans to develop and release a 4 GHz Pentium 4 processor. Instead, it will focus on other ways to boost performance.
2004: OQO releases the OQO model 01 portable computer in the US. It features 1 GHz Transmeta Crusoe TM5800 processor, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, Silicon Motion Lynx 3DM graphics processor, 5.1-inch transflective LCD 800x480 display, Bluetooth and 802.11b wireless communications, Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system, keyboard, TrackStik digital pen, USB 1.1 port, FireWire port. Price is US$1999; size is 4.9 x 3.4 x 0.9 inches; weight is 1 pound.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Dead Space video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
2008: THQ releases the Saints Row 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
Movies
1986: Death of Keenan Wynn at age 70 of cancer; actor (Dallas, Call to Glory, Last Precinct).
1990: Death of Elwood Glover at age 75; commercial radio announcer, host CBC TV's Luncheon Date from 1963-75).
1993: 1996), GoldenEye film (1995), The World Is Not Enough film (1999), Rubeus Hagrid - Harry Potter films).
1997: Death of Hy Averbach at age 76 following open heart surgery; actor, radio announcer (Bob Hope Show), TV director (MASH, Real McCoys, Dick Powell Show, The Rogues, The Don Rickles Show, The Rockford Files, Dukes of Hazzard, House Calls, Four Seasons, Matt Houston).
1990: Death of Elwood Glover at age 75; commercial radio announcer, host CBC TV's Luncheon Date from 1963-75).
1993: 1996), GoldenEye film (1995), The World Is Not Enough film (1999), Rubeus Hagrid - Harry Potter films).
1997: Death of Hy Averbach at age 76 following open heart surgery; actor, radio announcer (Bob Hope Show), TV director (MASH, Real McCoys, Dick Powell Show, The Rogues, The Don Rickles Show, The Rockford Files, Dukes of Hazzard, House Calls, Four Seasons, Matt Houston).
Music
1990: Death of Leonard Bernstein at age 72 of a heart attack at his home in New York City; composer/conductor (West Side Story, Omnibus, Young People's Concerts).
1998: Death of Frankie Yankovic at his home in New Port Richey, Florida, a week after suffering a fall, at age 83; polka player ("Just Because", "Blue Skirt Waltz").
2006: Death of Freddy Fender of complications from lung cancer at age 69; American singer ("Before the Next Teardrop Falls", "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights").
1998: Death of Frankie Yankovic at his home in New Port Richey, Florida, a week after suffering a fall, at age 83; polka player ("Just Because", "Blue Skirt Waltz").
2006: Death of Freddy Fender of complications from lung cancer at age 69; American singer ("Before the Next Teardrop Falls", "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights").
Sports
1985: On Monday Night football, New York Jets retire Joe Namath's number 12, beat Miami Dolphins 23-7.
1986: The International Olympic Committee decides to stagger the Winter and Summer Olympic schedule.
1988: New Jersey Devils raise their first pennant (Patrick Division Playoff Champions).
1989: Texas A&I, Johnny Bailey sets NCAA season rush record at 6,085 yards.
1990: San Francisco 49ers' Joe Montana passes for six touchdowns versus Atlanta Falcons (45-35).
1992: The Toronto Blue Jays win a 9-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Game six of the American League Championship Series.
1992: In Game 7 of the National League Championship Series the Atlanta Braves win 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the series.
1998: Eric Robert Rudolph is charged with six bombings (including the 1996 Olympic bombing) in Atlanta, Georgia.
2001: Michael Schumacher wins the 52nd FIA Formula One World Championship, with a record margin of 58 points.
2002: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim beat the Minnesota Twins to win the American League Championship in five games.
2006: With a 6-3 victory in Game 4 of the ALCS, the Detroit Tigers sweep the Athletics to win the American pennant for the first time since 1984.
1986: The International Olympic Committee decides to stagger the Winter and Summer Olympic schedule.
1988: New Jersey Devils raise their first pennant (Patrick Division Playoff Champions).
1989: Texas A&I, Johnny Bailey sets NCAA season rush record at 6,085 yards.
1990: San Francisco 49ers' Joe Montana passes for six touchdowns versus Atlanta Falcons (45-35).
1992: The Toronto Blue Jays win a 9-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics in Game six of the American League Championship Series.
1992: In Game 7 of the National League Championship Series the Atlanta Braves win 3-2 over the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the series.
1998: Eric Robert Rudolph is charged with six bombings (including the 1996 Olympic bombing) in Atlanta, Georgia.
2001: Michael Schumacher wins the 52nd FIA Formula One World Championship, with a record margin of 58 points.
2002: The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim beat the Minnesota Twins to win the American League Championship in five games.
2006: With a 6-3 victory in Game 4 of the ALCS, the Detroit Tigers sweep the Athletics to win the American pennant for the first time since 1984.
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