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October 15
Video Games
1985: IBM announces its Token Ring network, and PC Network software. The Token Ring system was co-developed with Texas Instruments. Network transmission speed is 4 Mbps. The system can use ordinary telephone wiring. Cost per computer is about US$800.
1990: Apple Computer unveils and ships the Macintosh Classic. It uses an 8 MHz Motorola 68000 microprocessor, an integrated 9-inch B/W monitor, and a 1.4 MB floppy drive. Base price for a 1 MB system is US$1000. The Macintosh Classic replaces the Macintosh Plus and the Macintosh SE. Apple paid $1 million to Modular Computer Systems for use of the word "Classic" in the personal computer market for 5 years.
1990: Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh LC. It uses a 16 MHz Motorola 68020 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive. Weight is 8.5 pounds. Base price with 2 MB RAM and a floppy drive is US$2400.
1990: Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh IIsi. It uses a 20 MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, video port, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive, for US$3769. Or with 5 MB RAM and 80 MB hard drive for US$4569.
1993: John Sculley announces his resignation as chairman of Apple Computer. He is replaced by Mike Markkula.
1993: Nintendo releases a redesigned Nintendo Entertainment System in the US with an improved top-loading cartridge slot.
1997: Iran issues a 200 rial postage stamp for World Post Day, depicting a personal computer.
1997: Midway Amusement Games releases the Mortal Kombat 4 video game Version 2.0 to arcades in the US.
1999: Handspring begins shipping the Handspring Visor Deluxe handheld computer.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180 handheld computer. It features tiny keyboard, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180g handheld computer. It features Graffiti handwriting recognition, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 270 handheld computer. It features color screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in mid-2002 for about US$600.
2001: Capcom releases the Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2002: Toshiba launches the Pocket PC e335 handheld computer. It features 3.5-inch color screen, 300 MHz Intel PXA250 XScale processor, 64 MB RAM. Price is US$399.
2002: In the US, Microsoft begins bundling two video games with the Xbox, until the end of the year. The games are Sega GT 2002 and Jet Set Radio Future. The Xbox also now comes standard with a smaller controller, the same one used in the Japanese market.
2003: Dell Computer introduces the Axim X3 handheld computer. It features and Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system, 3.5-inch 320x240 pixel color display, Intel 400 MHz XScale processor, 64 MB RAM, Secure Digital slot, stereo headphone jack, and optional 802.11 wireless connectivity. Size 3 x 3.21 x 0.58 inches.
2003: Acclaim releases the Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2003: Capcom releases the Mega Man Zero 2 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Microsoft announces an Xbox bundle to be available October 31 in the US. The standard US$150 Xbox package will now include NCAA Football 2005 and Top Spin video games, and a two-month subscription to Xbox Live.
2007: Belgium issues a postage stamp depicting a boy at a computer.
1990: Apple Computer unveils and ships the Macintosh Classic. It uses an 8 MHz Motorola 68000 microprocessor, an integrated 9-inch B/W monitor, and a 1.4 MB floppy drive. Base price for a 1 MB system is US$1000. The Macintosh Classic replaces the Macintosh Plus and the Macintosh SE. Apple paid $1 million to Modular Computer Systems for use of the word "Classic" in the personal computer market for 5 years.
1990: Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh LC. It uses a 16 MHz Motorola 68020 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive. Weight is 8.5 pounds. Base price with 2 MB RAM and a floppy drive is US$2400.
1990: Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh IIsi. It uses a 20 MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, video port, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive, for US$3769. Or with 5 MB RAM and 80 MB hard drive for US$4569.
1993: John Sculley announces his resignation as chairman of Apple Computer. He is replaced by Mike Markkula.
1993: Nintendo releases a redesigned Nintendo Entertainment System in the US with an improved top-loading cartridge slot.
1997: Iran issues a 200 rial postage stamp for World Post Day, depicting a personal computer.
1997: Midway Amusement Games releases the Mortal Kombat 4 video game Version 2.0 to arcades in the US.
1999: Handspring begins shipping the Handspring Visor Deluxe handheld computer.
2000: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games for the Game Boy Color in the US.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180 handheld computer. It features tiny keyboard, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180g handheld computer. It features Graffiti handwriting recognition, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
2001: Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 270 handheld computer. It features color screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in mid-2002 for about US$600.
2001: Capcom releases the Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2002: Toshiba launches the Pocket PC e335 handheld computer. It features 3.5-inch color screen, 300 MHz Intel PXA250 XScale processor, 64 MB RAM. Price is US$399.
2002: In the US, Microsoft begins bundling two video games with the Xbox, until the end of the year. The games are Sega GT 2002 and Jet Set Radio Future. The Xbox also now comes standard with a smaller controller, the same one used in the Japanese market.
2003: Dell Computer introduces the Axim X3 handheld computer. It features and Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system, 3.5-inch 320x240 pixel color display, Intel 400 MHz XScale processor, 64 MB RAM, Secure Digital slot, stereo headphone jack, and optional 802.11 wireless connectivity. Size 3 x 3.21 x 0.58 inches.
2003: Acclaim releases the Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2003: Capcom releases the Mega Man Zero 2 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Microsoft announces an Xbox bundle to be available October 31 in the US. The standard US$150 Xbox package will now include NCAA Football 2005 and Top Spin video games, and a two-month subscription to Xbox Live.
2007: Belgium issues a postage stamp depicting a boy at a computer.
Movies
1991: 1998)).
1992: Birth of Vincent Martella; actor (Everybody Hates Chris TV show).
2007: Fox Television Stations Group launches the Fox Business Network television cable channel in the USA, to focus on financial markets and global economy news.
2007: Drew Carey takes over as host for CBS TV's The Price Is Right replacing Bob Barker, who hosted the show for more than 35 years.
2008: Death of Jack Narz at age 85 after two strokes; TV game show host/announcer (Beat the Clock, Concentration, Dotto).
1992: Birth of Vincent Martella; actor (Everybody Hates Chris TV show).
2007: Fox Television Stations Group launches the Fox Business Network television cable channel in the USA, to focus on financial markets and global economy news.
2007: Drew Carey takes over as host for CBS TV's The Price Is Right replacing Bob Barker, who hosted the show for more than 35 years.
2008: Death of Jack Narz at age 85 after two strokes; TV game show host/announcer (Beat the Clock, Concentration, Dotto).
Music
1986: Birth of Lee Donghae, Korean singer (Super Junior).
1988: Amnesty International's Global Concert Tour ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1999: Death of Terry Gilkyson at age 83 in Austin, Texas, USA; songwriter and musician (The Easy Riders - "Memories are Made of This", "Cry of the Wild Goose", "Marianne", "Greenfields", "Bear Necessities").
1988: Amnesty International's Global Concert Tour ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1999: Death of Terry Gilkyson at age 83 in Austin, Texas, USA; songwriter and musician (The Easy Riders - "Memories are Made of This", "Cry of the Wild Goose", "Marianne", "Greenfields", "Bear Necessities").
Sports
1986: Longest post-season game, New York Mets beat Houston Astros 7-6 in 16 innings and win National League pennant.
1986: After being down three games to one in the American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox defeat the California Angels 8-1 to win the American League pennant.
1987: NFL Players Association orders an end to the 24-day strike.
1988: NCAA record rushing yardage (768 yards-Oklahoma).
1988: With two outs in bottom of 9th, an injured Kirk Gibson hits dramatic two run home run to gives Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 win in first game of 85th World Series.
1989: Wayne Gretsky passes Gordie Howe as NHL's all time top scorer.
1995: The Carolina Panthers win their first-ever regular season game by defeating the New York Jets at Clemson Memorial Stadium in South Carolina.
1997: The Cleveland Indians win their second pennant in three years defeating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 to win the American League Championship Series in six games.
2001: The Arizona Diamondbacks win the National League Division Series beating the Saint Louis Cardinals.
2001: The New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics to win the American League Division Series.
2008: The Philadelphia Phillies advance to their first World Series in 15 years after winning the National League Championship Series with a 5-1 Game Five win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
1986: After being down three games to one in the American League Championship Series, the Boston Red Sox defeat the California Angels 8-1 to win the American League pennant.
1987: NFL Players Association orders an end to the 24-day strike.
1988: NCAA record rushing yardage (768 yards-Oklahoma).
1988: With two outs in bottom of 9th, an injured Kirk Gibson hits dramatic two run home run to gives Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-4 win in first game of 85th World Series.
1989: Wayne Gretsky passes Gordie Howe as NHL's all time top scorer.
1995: The Carolina Panthers win their first-ever regular season game by defeating the New York Jets at Clemson Memorial Stadium in South Carolina.
1997: The Cleveland Indians win their second pennant in three years defeating the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 to win the American League Championship Series in six games.
2001: The Arizona Diamondbacks win the National League Division Series beating the Saint Louis Cardinals.
2001: The New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics to win the American League Division Series.
2008: The Philadelphia Phillies advance to their first World Series in 15 years after winning the National League Championship Series with a 5-1 Game Five win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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