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October 29
Video Games
1988: Sega introduces the MegaDrive modem in Japan.
1993: Konami releases the Dracula X video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1996: Sun Microsystems launches Java Enterprise Computing and announces JavaStation network computers.
1998: IBM announces an Aptiva personal computer, with 3.2 GB hard drive, 24x CD-ROM drive, IBM 300 Performance MMX processor, 32 MB RAM, Lotus SmartSuite and modem, for US$599. IBM is the first major American computer maker to break the US$600 mark.
1999: Brad Silverberg leaves Microsoft, after nine years employment. He served as vice president for applications and the Internet client group. He headed the team responsible for Windows 3.1 and Internet Explorer.
2001: SNK of Japan shuts down the company. The company was best known for its NeoGeo arcade and home games.
2002: Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard officially unveil the Media Center PC. It features the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, and digital video recorder.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. An advice card says: "Right clicking your mouse gives you a variety of options while editing documents".
2002: Take 2 Interactive releases the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2002: Sega releases the Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & II video game for the GameCube in the US. The game can be played offline in single-player mode, or online against other players for US$9 per month. Price is US$39.99.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. A parent offers his son's video games as a "trick or treat" offering.
2003: LucasArts releases the Gladius video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: Take-Two Interactive Software releases the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game for the PlayStation 2 in the United Kingdom. First day sales: 501,000, a record.
2009: In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
2009: Microsoft Game Studios releases the Forza Motorsport 3 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: Rockstar rleases the Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
1993: Konami releases the Dracula X video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
1996: Sun Microsystems launches Java Enterprise Computing and announces JavaStation network computers.
1998: IBM announces an Aptiva personal computer, with 3.2 GB hard drive, 24x CD-ROM drive, IBM 300 Performance MMX processor, 32 MB RAM, Lotus SmartSuite and modem, for US$599. IBM is the first major American computer maker to break the US$600 mark.
1999: Brad Silverberg leaves Microsoft, after nine years employment. He served as vice president for applications and the Internet client group. He headed the team responsible for Windows 3.1 and Internet Explorer.
2001: SNK of Japan shuts down the company. The company was best known for its NeoGeo arcade and home games.
2002: Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard officially unveil the Media Center PC. It features the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, and digital video recorder.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. An advice card says: "Right clicking your mouse gives you a variety of options while editing documents".
2002: Take 2 Interactive releases the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
2002: Sega releases the Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & II video game for the GameCube in the US. The game can be played offline in single-player mode, or online against other players for US$9 per month. Price is US$39.99.
2002: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. A parent offers his son's video games as a "trick or treat" offering.
2003: LucasArts releases the Gladius video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: Take-Two Interactive Software releases the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game for the PlayStation 2 in the United Kingdom. First day sales: 501,000, a record.
2009: In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
2009: Microsoft Game Studios releases the Forza Motorsport 3 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: Rockstar rleases the Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
2009: In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
Movies
1996: NBC airs the 100th episode of TV show Mad About You.
Music
1987: Death of Woody Herman at age 74 of congestive heart failure; band leader (Isham Jones' band (1934), Woody Herman Herd (1936) - "Woodchopper's Ball" (1939)).
Sports
1986: home run leader).
1987: Thomas Hearns wins unprecidented fourth different weight boxing title.
1991: Buck Showalter replaces Stump Merrill as the New York Yankees' manager.
2006: Death of Silas Simmons, at age 111 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Simmons was the oldest baseball player who ever lived, playing in the Negro Leagues for 17 years for the Homestead Grays, New York Lincoln Giants, and Cuban All-Stars.
1987: Thomas Hearns wins unprecidented fourth different weight boxing title.
1991: Buck Showalter replaces Stump Merrill as the New York Yankees' manager.
2006: Death of Silas Simmons, at age 111 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Simmons was the oldest baseball player who ever lived, playing in the Negro Leagues for 17 years for the Homestead Grays, New York Lincoln Giants, and Cuban All-Stars.
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