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October 16
Video Games
1985: Intel introduces the 16 MHz 80386DX microprocessor. It uses 32-bit registers and a 32-bit (16 MHz) data bus, and incorporates 275,000 transistors (1.5 micron width). Initial price is US$299. It can access 4 gigabytes of physical memory, or up to 64 terabytes of virtual memory. Intel spent US$100 million in development costs.
2000: Handspring unbeils the Handspring Visor Prism handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16-bit color 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and rechargeable lithium ion batteries giving about two weeks use. Price is about US$450, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches; weight is 7.2 ounces.
2000: Handspring unveils the Handspring Visor Platinum handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16 gray shades 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and two AAA batteries giving about 4-6 weeks use. Price is US$299, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 inches; weight is 5.8 ounces.
2002: Microsoft releases the Blinx: The Time Sweeper video game for the Xbox in the US.
2006: Buena Vista Games releases the Every Extend Extra video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Nintendo releases the Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
2007: Rockstar releases the GTA IV video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
2000: Handspring unbeils the Handspring Visor Prism handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16-bit color 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and rechargeable lithium ion batteries giving about two weeks use. Price is about US$450, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches; weight is 7.2 ounces.
2000: Handspring unveils the Handspring Visor Platinum handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16 gray shades 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and two AAA batteries giving about 4-6 weeks use. Price is US$299, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 inches; weight is 5.8 ounces.
2002: Microsoft releases the Blinx: The Time Sweeper video game for the Xbox in the US.
2006: Buena Vista Games releases the Every Extend Extra video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2006: Nintendo releases the Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
2007: Rockstar releases the GTA IV video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
Movies
1985: Claude Stroud, actor (Hobart - Ted Knight Show, Duke), dies at age 78.
1987: The last episode airs of the TV sci-fi adventure Max Headroom.
1991: 1998)).
2000: Death of Rick Jason at age 74 of self-inflicted gunshot; actor (Case of the Dangerous Robin TV show, Combat! TV show, Matt Houston TV show, Police Woman TV show, Murder She Wrote TV show, Wonder Woman TV show, Fantasy Island TV show, Airwolf TV show, Dallas TV show, The Young and the Restless TV show).
2001: The WB network debuts TV series Smallville.
2005: ), Blithe Spirit play (2009), The Vest Man play (2012), Sibyl Vane - The Picture of Dorian Gray film (1945), The Manchurian Candidate film (1962), Bedknobs and Broomsticks film (1971), Mrs. Lovett - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street film (1979), Jessica Fletcher - Murder, She Wrote TV show, Mame film (1966)), voice actor (Mrs. Pots - Beauty and the Beast film (1991)), knighted (2014), Oscar award winner (2013), Tony award winner.
1987: The last episode airs of the TV sci-fi adventure Max Headroom.
1991: 1998)).
2000: Death of Rick Jason at age 74 of self-inflicted gunshot; actor (Case of the Dangerous Robin TV show, Combat! TV show, Matt Houston TV show, Police Woman TV show, Murder She Wrote TV show, Wonder Woman TV show, Fantasy Island TV show, Airwolf TV show, Dallas TV show, The Young and the Restless TV show).
2001: The WB network debuts TV series Smallville.
2005: ), Blithe Spirit play (2009), The Vest Man play (2012), Sibyl Vane - The Picture of Dorian Gray film (1945), The Manchurian Candidate film (1962), Bedknobs and Broomsticks film (1971), Mrs. Lovett - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street film (1979), Jessica Fletcher - Murder, She Wrote TV show, Mame film (1966)), voice actor (Mrs. Pots - Beauty and the Beast film (1991)), knighted (2014), Oscar award winner (2013), Tony award winner.
Music
1987: Dana Suesse, songwriter ("You Ought to be in Pictures"), dies at age 75.
1990: Art Blakey, jazz drummer (Jazz Messengers), dies of cancer at age 71.
1990: Art Blakey, jazz drummer (Jazz Messengers), dies of cancer at age 71.
Sports
1985: Saint Louis Cardinals win the National League Championship Series in Game 6.
1988: Orel Hirsheiser, first to pitch shutout in playoff and World Series (#85).
2003: The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, the 39th American League pennant for the Yankees.
2003: Death of László Papp, Hungarian boxer (born 1926).
2003: Death of Stu Hart, wrestling promoter (born 1915).
2004: The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 19-8 in Game three of Major League Baseball's American League Championship Series. The game, which pushed the Yankees to a 3 games to 0 series lead, sets a record for longest 9 inning baseball game.
2004: Arsenal loses for the first time in 49 league games, a national record, going down 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
1988: Orel Hirsheiser, first to pitch shutout in playoff and World Series (#85).
2003: The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, the 39th American League pennant for the Yankees.
2003: Death of László Papp, Hungarian boxer (born 1926).
2003: Death of Stu Hart, wrestling promoter (born 1915).
2004: The New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox 19-8 in Game three of Major League Baseball's American League Championship Series. The game, which pushed the Yankees to a 3 games to 0 series lead, sets a record for longest 9 inning baseball game.
2004: Arsenal loses for the first time in 49 league games, a national record, going down 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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