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October 22
Video Games
1991: The COMDEX trade show is held.
1993: Tonkin House releases the Sylphia video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1996: Borland International announces it is transferring future development of the Paradox database program to Corel.
1996: Sega releases the Net Link modem and Internet Web browser, a US$200 plug-in adapter for the Saturn. Sega announces that it will develop, with Catapult's XBAND technology, Internet-based online game play for Net Link by next March.
1997: Intel releases a 120 MHz mobile Pentium with MMX technology, designed for very small notebook computers. Price is US$177.
1999: Apple Computer releases the Mac OS 9 operating system.
1999: The 33rd annual Tokyo Motor Show is held in Tokyo, Japan. Sony shows a demonstration of Gran Turismo 2 on a long row of PlayStation systems. Sega has a F355 Challenge arcade machine in the Ferrari booth. Nintendo demonstrates a Panasonic in-car game system allowing the Nintendo 64 to connect to a mini television in the car.
2001: Sony Electronics introduces the Sony Clié PEG-T415 handheld computer in the US. It features Palm OS 4.1, 8 MB RAM, Memory Stick slot, 2.8-inch diagonal 320x320 pixel backlit monochrome display, infrared port, USB HotSync cradle. Price is about US$300; thickness is 0.39 inches; weight is 4.3 ounces.
2001: Take 2 Interactive releases the Grand Theft Auto III video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Tiger Telematics releases the Gizmondo handheld video game system in the US. It features Microsoft Windows CE operating system, MP3 audio and MPEG 4 video support, email and instant messaging, USB port, Global Positioning Sensor, digital camera, Bluetooth wireless, SecureDigital card slot, 2.8-inch TFT color screen, ARM 9 400 MHz processor, GeForce 3D 4500 Nvidia graphics accelerator. Price is US$399, or US$229 with daily downloaded advertisements.
2009: Microsoft launches Windows 7 operating system. Price is US$199.99 for the Home Premium version, or US$119.99 for an upgrade from older versions.
2009: The first branded Microsoft store opens in Scottsdale, Arizona.
1993: Tonkin House releases the Sylphia video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1996: Borland International announces it is transferring future development of the Paradox database program to Corel.
1996: Sega releases the Net Link modem and Internet Web browser, a US$200 plug-in adapter for the Saturn. Sega announces that it will develop, with Catapult's XBAND technology, Internet-based online game play for Net Link by next March.
1997: Intel releases a 120 MHz mobile Pentium with MMX technology, designed for very small notebook computers. Price is US$177.
1999: Apple Computer releases the Mac OS 9 operating system.
1999: The 33rd annual Tokyo Motor Show is held in Tokyo, Japan. Sony shows a demonstration of Gran Turismo 2 on a long row of PlayStation systems. Sega has a F355 Challenge arcade machine in the Ferrari booth. Nintendo demonstrates a Panasonic in-car game system allowing the Nintendo 64 to connect to a mini television in the car.
2001: Sony Electronics introduces the Sony Clié PEG-T415 handheld computer in the US. It features Palm OS 4.1, 8 MB RAM, Memory Stick slot, 2.8-inch diagonal 320x320 pixel backlit monochrome display, infrared port, USB HotSync cradle. Price is about US$300; thickness is 0.39 inches; weight is 4.3 ounces.
2001: Take 2 Interactive releases the Grand Theft Auto III video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Tiger Telematics releases the Gizmondo handheld video game system in the US. It features Microsoft Windows CE operating system, MP3 audio and MPEG 4 video support, email and instant messaging, USB port, Global Positioning Sensor, digital camera, Bluetooth wireless, SecureDigital card slot, 2.8-inch TFT color screen, ARM 9 400 MHz processor, GeForce 3D 4500 Nvidia graphics accelerator. Price is US$399, or US$229 with daily downloaded advertisements.
2009: Microsoft launches Windows 7 operating system. Price is US$199.99 for the Home Premium version, or US$119.99 for an upgrade from older versions.
2009: The first branded Microsoft store opens in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Movies
1986: Ivor Francis, actor (Dusty's Trail), dies at age 68.
1991: ABC airs the 100th episode of TV show Full House.
1992: Death of Cleavon (Jake) Little at age 53 of colon cancer; actor (Dear John, Bagdad Cafe, True Colors, Temperatures Rising, Felony Squad, Another World).
1995: Death of Mary Wickenhauser AKA Mary Wickes of cancer at age 85; actress (Miss Cathcart - Dennis the Menace TV series).
2006: Death of Arthur Hill at age 84 of Alzheimer's disease; actor (Owen Marshall TV show, Counselor at Law (1971), Glitter (1984)).
1991: ABC airs the 100th episode of TV show Full House.
1992: Death of Cleavon (Jake) Little at age 53 of colon cancer; actor (Dear John, Bagdad Cafe, True Colors, Temperatures Rising, Felony Squad, Another World).
1995: Death of Mary Wickenhauser AKA Mary Wickes of cancer at age 85; actress (Miss Cathcart - Dennis the Menace TV series).
2006: Death of Arthur Hill at age 84 of Alzheimer's disease; actor (Owen Marshall TV show, Counselor at Law (1971), Glitter (1984)).
Music
1985: Birth of Zachary Walker Hanson in Tulsa, Oklahoma; drummer (Hanson - "MMMBop").
Sports
1988: Death of Henry Armstrong, American boxer (born 1912).
1989: Denver Nuggets beat Jugoplastika Split 135-129 in third McDonald Open.
2000: Death of Rodney Anoa'i, American wrestler known as Yokozuna (born 1966).
2009: Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Major league Baseball to win the National League Championship Series four games to one and advance to the World Series.
1989: Denver Nuggets beat Jugoplastika Split 135-129 in third McDonald Open.
2000: Death of Rodney Anoa'i, American wrestler known as Yokozuna (born 1966).
2009: Philadelphia Phillies defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Major league Baseball to win the National League Championship Series four games to one and advance to the World Series.
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