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Video Games
1990: The Fox Network airs the Beverly Hills 90210 TV show in the USA. The school newspaper room has several Macintosh computers.
1995: Nintendo releases the Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island video game for the Super NES in the US.
1997: Gunpei Yokoi, inventor and toy maker, dies at age 56 when struck by a car on an expressway in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Yokoi designed Nintendo's Game & Watch handheld games, Game Boy, and Game Boy Pocket.
1999: Red Hat begins shipping Red Hat Linux 6.1 operating system. Included is the Star Office 5.1a office suite. Price ranges from US$29.95 to US$140.95.
1999: Intel announces the official name for the 64-bit processor code-named Merced: Itanium.
1999: Palm Computing launches the Palm VII handheld computer with wireless support in 260 cities throughout the US. The Palm.net network costs start at US$9.99 for 80 transactions, with access to email, Internet messaging, and over 100 content providers.
1999: Palm Computing introduces the Palm Vx handheld computer. It is based on the Palm V design, expanding memory from 2 to 8 MB.
2000: Maxtor announces it will acquire Quantum's hard drive business, for about US$1 billion in stock.
2001: In San Francisco, California, and London, England, Microsoft introduces the Pocket PC 2002 operating system. Code-name during development was Merlin.
2001: Compaq Computer introduces the iPaq H3870 handheld computer. It features 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 64 MB RAM, Bluetooth wireless communications, 65,536 color TFT screen, Secure Digital expansion slot, Pocket PC 2002 operating system. The battery provides about 12 hours of operation. Price is US$649; the unit is due by mid-November.
2001: Casio introduces the Casio Cassiopeia E-200 handheld computer. It features 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash Type II slot, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card slot, Pocket PC 2002 operating system, USB connection, 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 65,536-color reflective TFT display. Price is US$599; weight is 7 ounces; size is 5 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches.
2001: Toshiba America Information Systems introduces the Toshiba Pocket PC e570 handheld computer. It features 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash Type II slot, SecureDigital slot, 65,536-color reflective display, and Pocket PC 2002 operating system. The battery provides about 8 hours of operation. Price is US$569; the unit is to be available in November.
2002: Majesco Sales releases the BloodRayne video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
2004: PalmOne releases the Tungsten T5 handheld computer in the US. It features 416 MHz Intel XScale processor, 256 MB flash memory, SecureDigital slot, 320x480 color display, Palm OS 5, Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Price is US$400.
2004: India issues a 5 rupee postage stamp depicting a computer.
2004: Nintendo releases the Mario Pinball Land video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Midway releases the Mortal Kombat: Deception video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. One character asks another what to do the rest of the day. The other replies "...play video games?".
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Mega Man Zero 4 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: Konami releases the Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2005: Atlus releases the Trauma Center: Under the Knife video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2006: Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. The episode centers around the World of Warcraft computer game. Several characters play in the game, attempting to defeat a powerful player.
2006: Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. A character wears a t-shirt saying "Dwarf Needs FOOD!", a reference to the Gauntlet video games.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA.
2009: Nintendo releases the Wii Fit Plus video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. Twins play handheld video games (like Nintendo Game Boy Advance) in opening credits.
1995: Nintendo releases the Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island video game for the Super NES in the US.
1997: Gunpei Yokoi, inventor and toy maker, dies at age 56 when struck by a car on an expressway in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Yokoi designed Nintendo's Game & Watch handheld games, Game Boy, and Game Boy Pocket.
1999: Red Hat begins shipping Red Hat Linux 6.1 operating system. Included is the Star Office 5.1a office suite. Price ranges from US$29.95 to US$140.95.
1999: Intel announces the official name for the 64-bit processor code-named Merced: Itanium.
1999: Palm Computing launches the Palm VII handheld computer with wireless support in 260 cities throughout the US. The Palm.net network costs start at US$9.99 for 80 transactions, with access to email, Internet messaging, and over 100 content providers.
1999: Palm Computing introduces the Palm Vx handheld computer. It is based on the Palm V design, expanding memory from 2 to 8 MB.
2000: Maxtor announces it will acquire Quantum's hard drive business, for about US$1 billion in stock.
2001: In San Francisco, California, and London, England, Microsoft introduces the Pocket PC 2002 operating system. Code-name during development was Merlin.
2001: Compaq Computer introduces the iPaq H3870 handheld computer. It features 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 64 MB RAM, Bluetooth wireless communications, 65,536 color TFT screen, Secure Digital expansion slot, Pocket PC 2002 operating system. The battery provides about 12 hours of operation. Price is US$649; the unit is due by mid-November.
2001: Casio introduces the Casio Cassiopeia E-200 handheld computer. It features 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash Type II slot, Secure Digital and MultiMedia Card slot, Pocket PC 2002 operating system, USB connection, 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 65,536-color reflective TFT display. Price is US$599; weight is 7 ounces; size is 5 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches.
2001: Toshiba America Information Systems introduces the Toshiba Pocket PC e570 handheld computer. It features 206 MHz Intel StrongARM SA-1110 processor, 64 MB RAM, CompactFlash Type II slot, SecureDigital slot, 65,536-color reflective display, and Pocket PC 2002 operating system. The battery provides about 8 hours of operation. Price is US$569; the unit is to be available in November.
2002: Majesco Sales releases the BloodRayne video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
2004: PalmOne releases the Tungsten T5 handheld computer in the US. It features 416 MHz Intel XScale processor, 256 MB flash memory, SecureDigital slot, 320x480 color display, Palm OS 5, Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Price is US$400.
2004: India issues a 5 rupee postage stamp depicting a computer.
2004: Nintendo releases the Mario Pinball Land video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2004: Midway releases the Mortal Kombat: Deception video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2005: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. One character asks another what to do the rest of the day. The other replies "...play video games?".
2005: Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2005: Capcom releases the Mega Man Zero 4 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: Konami releases the Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2005: Atlus releases the Trauma Center: Under the Knife video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
2006: Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. The episode centers around the World of Warcraft computer game. Several characters play in the game, attempting to defeat a powerful player.
2006: Comedy Central airs the South Park TV show in the USA. A character wears a t-shirt saying "Dwarf Needs FOOD!", a reference to the Gauntlet video games.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA.
2009: Nintendo releases the Wii Fit Plus video game for the Nintendo Wii in the USA.
2009: The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. Twins play handheld video games (like Nintendo Game Boy Advance) in opening credits.
Movies
1987: Birth of Michael Charles Roman; actor (Normal, Ohio).
1989: Death of Graham Chapman at age 48 of spinal and throat cancer; comedian/writer (Monty Python's Flying Circus, Doctor at Large, The Two Ronnies, The Frost Report, That Was The Week That Was).
1990: FOX begins airing TV show Beverly Hills 90210.
1989: Death of Graham Chapman at age 48 of spinal and throat cancer; comedian/writer (Monty Python's Flying Circus, Doctor at Large, The Two Ronnies, The Frost Report, That Was The Week That Was).
1990: FOX begins airing TV show Beverly Hills 90210.
Music
1987: Birth of Jessica Benson; rhythm-and-blues singer (3lw).
2004: Death of Bruce Palmer of a heart attack; bassist (The Mynah Birds, The Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Neil Young).
2004: Death of Bruce Palmer of a heart attack; bassist (The Mynah Birds, The Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Neil Young).
Sports
1985: Henry G Perry completes 157-day, 14,021 mile bicycle tour of Australia.
1987: First "Scrub Sunday" of NFL football with replacement players.
1987: Toronto Blues Jays lose final seven games of the season, allowing Detroit Tigers to win the American League pennant in four straight games.
1987: James Jefferson of Winnipeg Blue Bombers scores two touchdowns on interception returns without making an interception. (He scored on laterals).
1989: Death of Secretariat, American racehorse (born 1970).
1991: NHL New York Rangers trade Bernie Nichols to Edmonton Oilers for Mark Messier.
2001: Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres breaks Ty Cobb's record to become the leading run-scorer in baseball history, with 2,246th runs.
2009: In Estoril, Portugal, round 14 of the FIM MotoGP Championship is won by Jorge Lorenzo.
2009: In Suzuka, Japan, round 15 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is won by Sebastian Vettel.
2009: In Spain, round 11 of the FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
1987: First "Scrub Sunday" of NFL football with replacement players.
1987: Toronto Blues Jays lose final seven games of the season, allowing Detroit Tigers to win the American League pennant in four straight games.
1987: James Jefferson of Winnipeg Blue Bombers scores two touchdowns on interception returns without making an interception. (He scored on laterals).
1989: Death of Secretariat, American racehorse (born 1970).
1991: NHL New York Rangers trade Bernie Nichols to Edmonton Oilers for Mark Messier.
2001: Rickey Henderson of the San Diego Padres breaks Ty Cobb's record to become the leading run-scorer in baseball history, with 2,246th runs.
2009: In Estoril, Portugal, round 14 of the FIM MotoGP Championship is won by Jorge Lorenzo.
2009: In Suzuka, Japan, round 15 of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship is won by Sebastian Vettel.
2009: In Spain, round 11 of the FIA World Rally Championship is won by Sébastien Loeb.
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