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September 7
Video Games
1994: Apple Computer announces its intention to license the Macintosh operating system in 1995. A Mac OS logo is announced, which will be used to identify Mac application programs and Mac-compatible systems.
1997: Sony CEA releases the Final Fantasy VII video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1999: ADV Films releases the Sonic The Hedgehog - The Movie film on DVD (US$29.98) and VHS tape (US$19.98) in the USA.
2000: Sega launches the SegaNet online gaming network. Dreamcast players can play against other players via the dial-up network. Price is US$21.95 per month. Current Dreamcast owners can receive a US$150 rebate for signing an 18-month contract; new purchasers can receive a free Dreamcast for the same 18-month contract.
2000: Sega releases the NFL 2K1 video game for the Dreamcast in the US. This is the first console game to include online game play.
2004: Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter in the US. Price is $19.99.
2004: Konami releases the Silent Hill 4: The Room video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: EA Games releases the Burnout 3: Takedown video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Spore game for Windows and Macintosh computers.
1997: Sony CEA releases the Final Fantasy VII video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1999: ADV Films releases the Sonic The Hedgehog - The Movie film on DVD (US$29.98) and VHS tape (US$19.98) in the USA.
2000: Sega launches the SegaNet online gaming network. Dreamcast players can play against other players via the dial-up network. Price is US$21.95 per month. Current Dreamcast owners can receive a US$150 rebate for signing an 18-month contract; new purchasers can receive a free Dreamcast for the same 18-month contract.
2000: Sega releases the NFL 2K1 video game for the Dreamcast in the US. This is the first console game to include online game play.
2004: Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter in the US. Price is $19.99.
2004: Konami releases the Silent Hill 4: The Room video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2004: EA Games releases the Burnout 3: Takedown video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
2008: Electronic Arts releases the Spore game for Windows and Macintosh computers.
Movies
1985: ABC airs the last episode of the T.J. Hooker TV series.
1987: The NBC TV network debuts the Win, Lose, or Draw TV show.
1987: Birth of Evan Rachel Wood; singer, actress (Once and Again).
1991: The animated Darkwing Duck TV series begins airing on ABC and in syndication.
1987: The NBC TV network debuts the Win, Lose, or Draw TV show.
1987: Birth of Evan Rachel Wood; singer, actress (Once and Again).
1991: The animated Darkwing Duck TV series begins airing on ABC and in syndication.
Music
1987: Birth of Evan Rachel Wood; singer, actress (Once and Again).
2003: Death of Warren Zevon at age 56 of lung cancer; rocker and songwriter ("Excitable Boy", "Werewolves of London" (1978)).
2003: Death of Warren Zevon at age 56 of lung cancer; rocker and songwriter ("Excitable Boy", "Werewolves of London" (1978)).
Sports
1988: Guy Lafleur, Tony Esposito and Brad Park inducted in NHL Hall of Fame.
1991: Monica Seles wins the womens tennis US Open.
2007: The Rugby World Cup 2007 starts in France.
2008: Serena Williams captures her third U.S. Open womens tennis title, beating Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 7-5.
1991: Monica Seles wins the womens tennis US Open.
2007: The Rugby World Cup 2007 starts in France.
2008: Serena Williams captures her third U.S. Open womens tennis title, beating Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 7-5.
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