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Video Games
1986: At the Palladium in Manhattan, New York, Compaq Computer introduces the Compaq Deskpro 386, the first 80386-based personal computer offered by a major computer manufacturer. The Model 40 features a 16 MHz Intel 80386 and 40 MB hard drive, for US$6449. The Model 130 has a 130 MB hard drive, for US$8799.
1991: Nintendo of America reports that the Super NES is now available nationwide in the USA. Price of US$199.95 includes Super Mario World.
1992: Universal Pictures releases the film Sneakers to theaters in the USA.
1994: Acclaim Entertainment introduces the Mortal Kombat II arcade video game.
1995: Sony Electronics introduces the 32-bit CD-ROM game system, PlayStation, in North America. Price is US$299.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Battle Arena Toshinden video game for the PlayStation in the US. The game innovates in 3D movement in a fighting game.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the ESPN Extreme Games video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Kileak: The DNA Imperative video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Acclaim releases the NBA Jam Tournament Edition video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Ocean releases the Power Serve 3D Tennis video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases The Raiden Project video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Ubisoft releases the Rayman video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Namco releases the Ridge Racer video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Capcom releases the Street Fighter: The Movie video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Crystal Dynamics releases the Total Eclipse Turbo video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Twisted Metal video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Warhawk video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1997: Apple Computer announces it will not spin off its Newton Systems Group as it had announced in May.
1999: Sega releases the Dreamcast video game system in the US, preceded by a US$100 million marketing campaign. It features 200 MHz 128-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor, NEC PowerVR DC video chip, 16 MB RAM, 8 MB video RAM, 2 MB sound memory, 12x 1 GB CD-ROM drive, 56 kbps modem, four game ports. Price is US$199. Optional accessories: keyboard US$19.95, controller US$24.95, Visual Memory Unit for mini-games US$19.95, Jump Pack for rumbling controller US$19.95. Code name during development was Katana. 250,000 units sell on the first day. In the first 24 hours, Sega sells US$97 million worth of hardware and software, setting an entertainment industry record for highest-grossing day.
1999: Sega releases the Sonic Adventure video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
1999: Namco releases the Soul Calibur video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
1999: Sega releases the NFL 2K video game for the Dreamcast in the US. Price is US$49.99.
2003: Microsoft launches Works Suite 2004 software package. It includes Word 2002, Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004, Money Standard 2004, Picture It Photo Premium 9, and Streets & Trips 2004. Price is US$100.
2003: Sega releases the ESPN NHL Hockey video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Leaf Green and Pokémon Fire Red video games for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: Access of Japan announces it will acquire PalmSource, for US$324.3 million.
2008: EA Sports releases the NHL 09 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
1991: Nintendo of America reports that the Super NES is now available nationwide in the USA. Price of US$199.95 includes Super Mario World.
1992: Universal Pictures releases the film Sneakers to theaters in the USA.
1994: Acclaim Entertainment introduces the Mortal Kombat II arcade video game.
1995: Sony Electronics introduces the 32-bit CD-ROM game system, PlayStation, in North America. Price is US$299.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Battle Arena Toshinden video game for the PlayStation in the US. The game innovates in 3D movement in a fighting game.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the ESPN Extreme Games video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Kileak: The DNA Imperative video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Acclaim releases the NBA Jam Tournament Edition video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Ocean releases the Power Serve 3D Tennis video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases The Raiden Project video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Ubisoft releases the Rayman video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Namco releases the Ridge Racer video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Capcom releases the Street Fighter: The Movie video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Crystal Dynamics releases the Total Eclipse Turbo video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Twisted Metal video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1995: Sony Computer Entertainment America releases the Warhawk video game for the PlayStation in the US.
1997: Apple Computer announces it will not spin off its Newton Systems Group as it had announced in May.
1999: Sega releases the Dreamcast video game system in the US, preceded by a US$100 million marketing campaign. It features 200 MHz 128-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor, NEC PowerVR DC video chip, 16 MB RAM, 8 MB video RAM, 2 MB sound memory, 12x 1 GB CD-ROM drive, 56 kbps modem, four game ports. Price is US$199. Optional accessories: keyboard US$19.95, controller US$24.95, Visual Memory Unit for mini-games US$19.95, Jump Pack for rumbling controller US$19.95. Code name during development was Katana. 250,000 units sell on the first day. In the first 24 hours, Sega sells US$97 million worth of hardware and software, setting an entertainment industry record for highest-grossing day.
1999: Sega releases the Sonic Adventure video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
1999: Namco releases the Soul Calibur video game for the Dreamcast in the US.
1999: Sega releases the NFL 2K video game for the Dreamcast in the US. Price is US$49.99.
2003: Microsoft launches Works Suite 2004 software package. It includes Word 2002, Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2004, Money Standard 2004, Picture It Photo Premium 9, and Streets & Trips 2004. Price is US$100.
2003: Sega releases the ESPN NHL Hockey video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
2004: Nintendo releases the Pokémon Leaf Green and Pokémon Fire Red video games for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
2005: Access of Japan announces it will acquire PalmSource, for US$324.3 million.
2008: EA Sports releases the NHL 09 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
Movies
1987: CBS TV airs the last episode of Mickey Spillane.
1989: The ABC TV network begins airing Disney's Gummi Bears / Winnie the Pooh Hour.
2004: NBC debuts the TV series Joey, a spinoff of the show Friends.
2005: Death of Louis Nye of lung cancer at age 83; comic actor (Men on the Street, Happy Days, Curb Your Enthusiasm).
1989: The ABC TV network begins airing Disney's Gummi Bears / Winnie the Pooh Hour.
2004: NBC debuts the TV series Joey, a spinoff of the show Friends.
2005: Death of Louis Nye of lung cancer at age 83; comic actor (Men on the Street, Happy Days, Curb Your Enthusiasm).
Music
1996: Death of Bill Monroe, American "father of bluegrass" music (born 1911).
Sports
1987: Nolan Ryan strikes out his 4,500th batter.
1988: US swamps New Zealand at 27th America's Cup: New Zealand set to appeal.
1989: Steffi Graf beats Martina Navratalova for the US Open championship.
1991: Only 1,695 fans watch Boston Red Sox play Cleveland Indians.
1997: Death of Baseball Hall of Famer Richie 'Whitey' Ashburn of a heart attack in New York.
1998: A coroner records a verdict of suicide on former football player Justin Fashanu, who was found hanged in a London lock-up garage four months ago.
2007: Death of Helmut Senekowitsch, Austrian football player and coach (born 1933).
1988: US swamps New Zealand at 27th America's Cup: New Zealand set to appeal.
1989: Steffi Graf beats Martina Navratalova for the US Open championship.
1991: Only 1,695 fans watch Boston Red Sox play Cleveland Indians.
1997: Death of Baseball Hall of Famer Richie 'Whitey' Ashburn of a heart attack in New York.
1998: A coroner records a verdict of suicide on former football player Justin Fashanu, who was found hanged in a London lock-up garage four months ago.
2007: Death of Helmut Senekowitsch, Austrian football player and coach (born 1933).
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