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Video Games
1990: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show. A video monitor shows the Pong video game which aliens declare to be a "crowning achievement in amusement technology".
1999: In San Jose, California, Intel introduces new and updated Pentium III processors based on 0.18-micron technology, code-named Coppermine. The processor incorporates 28 million transistors with 0.18-micron technology. Speeds and prices in 1000-unit quantities range from 500 MHz (US$239) to 733 MHz (US$776) for desktop versions, and 400 MHz (US$348) to 500 MHz (US$530) for portable versions.
2000: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2001: Microsoft launches the Windows XP operating system in the US. The software is based on Windows NT and Windows 2000, but includes a Compatibility Mode allowing most software written for older Windows versions to operate correctly. Several people can be logged in at once, quickly swapping between separate desktops. Prices are US$199 (Home Edition) and US$299 (Professional Edition). Upgrade prices are US$99 (Home Edition) and US$199 (Professional Edition). The source code is 50 million lines.
2001: Microsoft posts the first Windows XP Update Package on its Windows Update Web site.
2001: Microsoft releases Microsoft Plus for Windows XP. Price is US$39.95.
2004: PalmOne debuts the Treo 650 handheld computer in Europe. It features cell phone, built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, 320x320 pixel screen, 312 MHz Intel XScale processor, Bluetooth connectivity, Garnet operating system, tiny keyboard, removable battery.
2004: Nintendo releases the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Castlevania video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Dr. Mario video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Metroid video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: 2K Games releases the Sid Meier's Civilization IV game for personal computers in the US.
2005: Rockstar Games releases the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sega releases the Taito Legends video game collection for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US. This arcade collection includes: Super Qix, Tube-It, Volfied, Rastan, Operation Wolf, Exzisus, Rainbow Islands, Plump Pop, Ninja Kids, Thunderfox, Space Invaders.
2005: Namco releases the Soul Calibur III video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Activision releases the X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
1999: In San Jose, California, Intel introduces new and updated Pentium III processors based on 0.18-micron technology, code-named Coppermine. The processor incorporates 28 million transistors with 0.18-micron technology. Speeds and prices in 1000-unit quantities range from 500 MHz (US$239) to 733 MHz (US$776) for desktop versions, and 400 MHz (US$348) to 500 MHz (US$530) for portable versions.
2000: Nintendo releases The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
2001: Microsoft launches the Windows XP operating system in the US. The software is based on Windows NT and Windows 2000, but includes a Compatibility Mode allowing most software written for older Windows versions to operate correctly. Several people can be logged in at once, quickly swapping between separate desktops. Prices are US$199 (Home Edition) and US$299 (Professional Edition). Upgrade prices are US$99 (Home Edition) and US$199 (Professional Edition). The source code is 50 million lines.
2001: Microsoft posts the first Windows XP Update Package on its Windows Update Web site.
2001: Microsoft releases Microsoft Plus for Windows XP. Price is US$39.95.
2004: PalmOne debuts the Treo 650 handheld computer in Europe. It features cell phone, built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, 320x320 pixel screen, 312 MHz Intel XScale processor, Bluetooth connectivity, Garnet operating system, tiny keyboard, removable battery.
2004: Nintendo releases the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Castlevania video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Dr. Mario video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Metroid video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: 2K Games releases the Sid Meier's Civilization IV game for personal computers in the US.
2005: Rockstar Games releases the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
2005: Sega releases the Taito Legends video game collection for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube in the US. This arcade collection includes: Super Qix, Tube-It, Volfied, Rastan, Operation Wolf, Exzisus, Rainbow Islands, Plump Pop, Ninja Kids, Thunderfox, Space Invaders.
2005: Namco releases the Soul Calibur III video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2005: Activision releases the X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
Movies
1985: Death of Morton Downey at age 83 of a stroke; singer (Radio Singer of the Year 1932), TV host (Star of the Family).
1986: Death of Forrest Tucker at age 67 from lung cancer; actor (O'Rourke - F Troop, Dusty Trail, Crunch and Des).
1987: Cecil Brown, news correspondant (CBS), dies at age 80.
1989: The NBC TV network airs the last show of The Nutt House.
1990: NBC airs the 200th episode of the Cheers TV show.
1993: Death of Vincent Price at age 82 of lung cancer; actor (The Saint radio show), TV host (Mystery).
1994: Death of Mildred Natwick at age 89 of cancer; character actress (The Snoop Sisters (Emmy award), Aunt March - Little Women).
1995: Birth of Conchita Campbell; Canadian actress (The 4400).
1995: Death of Viveca Lindfors at age 74; actress (Law and Order, China Beach, Life Goes On, Dynasty).
2002: Death of Richard Harris at age 72 of Hodgkin's disease; British actor (Cromwell movie), singer ("MacArthur Park" (1968)).
1986: Death of Forrest Tucker at age 67 from lung cancer; actor (O'Rourke - F Troop, Dusty Trail, Crunch and Des).
1987: Cecil Brown, news correspondant (CBS), dies at age 80.
1989: The NBC TV network airs the last show of The Nutt House.
1990: NBC airs the 200th episode of the Cheers TV show.
1993: Death of Vincent Price at age 82 of lung cancer; actor (The Saint radio show), TV host (Mystery).
1994: Death of Mildred Natwick at age 89 of cancer; character actress (The Snoop Sisters (Emmy award), Aunt March - Little Women).
1995: Birth of Conchita Campbell; Canadian actress (The 4400).
1995: Death of Viveca Lindfors at age 74; actress (Law and Order, China Beach, Life Goes On, Dynasty).
2002: Death of Richard Harris at age 72 of Hodgkin's disease; British actor (Cromwell movie), singer ("MacArthur Park" (1968)).
Music
1985: Death of Morton Downey at age 83 of a stroke; singer (Radio Singer of the Year 1932), TV host (Star of the Family).
1991: Death of Bill Graham at age 60 in a helicopter crash in Concord, California, USA; rock promoter (Live Aid concert, Amnesty International tour, US Festival, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Santana).
1992: Death of Roger Miller at age 56 of lung and throat cancer in Los Angeles, California, USA; American singer/songwriter ("King of the Road", "England Swings", "You Don't Want My Love", "Dang Me", "Chug-a-Lug", 11 Grammy awards).
1995: British singer Cliff Richard receives a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
2002: Death of Richard Harris at age 72 of Hodgkin's disease; British actor (Cromwell movie), singer ("MacArthur Park" (1968)).
1991: Death of Bill Graham at age 60 in a helicopter crash in Concord, California, USA; rock promoter (Live Aid concert, Amnesty International tour, US Festival, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Santana).
1992: Death of Roger Miller at age 56 of lung and throat cancer in Los Angeles, California, USA; American singer/songwriter ("King of the Road", "England Swings", "You Don't Want My Love", "Dang Me", "Chug-a-Lug", 11 Grammy awards).
1995: British singer Cliff Richard receives a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
2002: Death of Richard Harris at age 72 of Hodgkin's disease; British actor (Cromwell movie), singer ("MacArthur Park" (1968)).
Sports
1986: Michael Sergio parachutes into Shea Stadium during game six of World Series.
1987: Minnesota Twins win their first World Series championship beating Saint Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 84th World Series.
1990: Evander Hollyfield knocks out James "Buster" Douglas for heavyweight boxing title.
2003: The Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees to win their second baseball World Series title.
2009: In Great Britain, round 12 of the FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
2009: The FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
2009: In Sepang, Malaysia, round 16 of the FIM MotoGP Championship is won by Casey Stoner.
2009: The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 to win Major League Baseball's American League Championship Series 4 games to 2.
1987: Minnesota Twins win their first World Series championship beating Saint Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3 in 84th World Series.
1990: Evander Hollyfield knocks out James "Buster" Douglas for heavyweight boxing title.
2003: The Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees to win their second baseball World Series title.
2009: In Great Britain, round 12 of the FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
2009: The FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
2009: In Sepang, Malaysia, round 16 of the FIM MotoGP Championship is won by Casey Stoner.
2009: The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 to win Major League Baseball's American League Championship Series 4 games to 2.
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