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What happened in history on this day: March 14?
Since 1995, I have been collecting information on a variety of topics,
creating several timelines of history.
Here you will find specific events from those databases
for this day, on the topics of personal computers, video games, the Walt Disney Company,
Chevrolet Corvettes, A&W Root Beer, Sweden, and Canadian coins.
On March 14 in ...
- 1991 - A report in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that pregnant women who use VDT workstations are at no greater risk of miscarriage than women who use monitors that do not emit electromagnetic fields.
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces the Power Macintosh 6100/60 computer. It features a 60 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 68LC040 emulation ROM, 8 MB RAM, 160 MB hard drive, 14-inch monitor, SCSI, Ethernet, 1 NuBus slot, System 7 operating system. Price is US$2209.
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces the Power Macintosh 7100/66 computer. It features a 66 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 68LC040 emulation ROM, 8 MB RAM, 250 MB hard drive, 1 MB video RAM, 14-inch monitor, SCSI, Ethernet, 3 NuBus slots, System 7 operating system. Price is US$3379.
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces the Power Macintosh 8100/80 computer. It features a 80 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, secondary external cache, 68LC040 emulation ROM, 8 MB RAM, 250 MB hard drive, 2 MB video RAM, 14-inch monitor, SCSI, Ethernet, 3 NuBus slots, System 7 operating system. Price is US$4869.
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces an upgrade card for Macintosh computers using a 68040 processor. The card includes a PowerPC 601 processor running at 66 or 80 MHz, a Level 2 cache, and 4 MB ROM. Price is US$699.
- 1997 - NEC announces it will begin selling industry-standard Intel-architecture personal computers in Japan. Until now, NEC only sold its proprietary 9800 architecture personal computers in Japan. The new systems will be made by Packard Bell-NEC in the US.
- 1997 - Apple Computer terminates 2700 of 11,000 full-time positions, and 1400 contract or temporary positions. The OpenDoc and Open Transport projects are dropped, as is the Performa brand name.
- 1997 - Intel begins shipping samples of the 300 MHz Pentium II processor to computer manufacturers.
- 1997 - Intel files a lawsuit against Cyrix and Advanced Micro Devices accusing the companies of infringing Intel's "MMX" trademark.
- 2001 - Sony announces a new version of the Clie handheld computer. It features Palm OS, music file player, Memory Stick slot, 33 MHz Motorola Dragonball VZ processor, 8 MB RAM, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 320x320 resolution monochrome screen. The unit is set to be released in Japan in April and in the US later this year.
- 1935 - Donald Duck makes his first appearance in the Mickey Mouse daily newspaper comic strip.
- 1945 - Disney delivers the film A Historia de José to the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. This is Portuguese Reading Film no. 1.
- 1945 - Disney delivers the film José Come Bien to the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs. This is Portuguese Reading Film no. 2.
- 1956 - The ABC TV network airs the Disneyland TV show, featuring the film Stormy the Thoroughbred.
- 1965 - The NBC TV network airs the Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color show, featuring Kilroy, part one.
- 1971 - The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring Hamad and the Pirates, part two.
- 1975 - The film Magic Carpet 'Round the World is last shown at the Circle-Vision 360 theater at Walt Disney World.
- 1976 - The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring The Flight of the Grey Wolf, part one.
- 1976 - The NBC TV network airs The Wonderful World of Disney show, featuring The Flight of the Grey Wolf, part two.
- 1994 - Disney announces a deal had been worked out with the banks co-funding Euro Disney, changing the terms of the debt financing. Banks forgive all interest payments for 16 months, and defer payment of principal for three years. Disney waives payment of annual management fees from the park from 1992 to 1998. Disney forgives US$210 million loan to park, and makes low interest loan to Euro Disney.
- 1994 - The Virginia legislature approves a US$140 million bond issue to pay for highway improvements near the proposed Disney's America theme park site.
- 1994 - The NBC TV network begins airing Disney's Someone Like Me show.
- 2004 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. One of the movies listed at a theater is "Eating Nemo", a reference to the Disney-Pixar film Finding Nemo.
- 2003 - At the Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida, the 51st Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring race is held, round one of the SCCA Pro Racing Speed World Challenge GT series.
- Finishing 1st is the 3R Racing #73 Corvette Z06, driven by Phil McClure.
- Finishing 7th is the Rathman Chevy #16 Corvette Z06, driven by Jim Rathmann.
- Finishing 11th is the Metric Chemical #35 Corvette, driven by David Farmer.
- Finishing 14th is the Black Dog Racing #25 Corvette, driven by Tony Gaples.
- Finishing 16th is the Tiger Racing #99 Corvette Z06, driven by Thomas Oates.
- Finishing 22nd is the Fastrack #45 Corvette Z06, driven by Rick Boysal.
- In 26th place, but not finishing the race, is the Fastrack #46 Corvette Z06, driven by Adam Andretti.
- In 29th place, but not finishing the race, is the Popeyes #52 Corvette Z06, driven by Henry Gilbert.
- In 31st place, but not finishing the race, is the Courtesy Chevrolet #5 Corvette, driven by Don Campbell.
- 1933 - In the British House of Commons, Winston Churchill urges creation of an air force adequate to defend the civilian population.
- 1938 - In the British House of Commons, Winston Churchill makes a long speech, warning that now is the time to collectively resist Hitler.
- 1939 - Slovakia and Ruthenice declare their independence from the Czech government in Prague.
- 1941 - (evening) A large British bomber raid on the German Gelsenkirchen oil production area scores hits, temporarily halting oil production.
- 1943 - A German victory at Kharkov in Russia creates a bulge around Kursk.
- 1945 - 43 British bombers attack two rail viaducts linking the Ruhr with the rest of Germany. The Bielefeld viaduct collapses. The first 22,000-pound Grand Slam bombs are used.
- 1946 - In Singapore, three Japanese soldiers are hanged for war atrocities.
- 1946 - In Paris, France, the High Court of Justice condemns to death secretaries of Vichy's Ministry of Justice Maurice Gabolde and Georges Dayras.
- 1973 - The USSR issues a postage stamp marking the 30th anniversary of victory in the Battle of Kursk.
- 1975 - The USSR issues two postage stamps marking the 30th anniversary of of the liberation of Hungary and Czechoslovakia.
- 1994 - Sega of America announces the Sega Genesis Super 32X cartridge for the Genesis game systems. It features two Hitachi 32-bit processors, 32,000 on-screen colors, 60 frame-per-second video, 40-MIPS processing power.
- 2002 - Microsoft releases the Xbox video game system in Europe. Prices in England: Xbox system 299 pounds, games 44.99 pounds, controller 24.99 pounds, DVD remote controller 29.99 pounds, memory unit 29.99 pounds. Price for the Xbox in the rest of Europe: 479 euros (about US$430).
- 2003 - Square releases the Final Fantasy Origins video game for the PlayStation in the US. Included are enhanced remakes of Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II.
- 2006 - Capcom releases the Mega Man Powered Up video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 2006 - Sony CEA releases the Daxter video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 2006 - Sony CEA releases the Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror video game for PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 1809 - A Riksdag is summoned.
- 1980 - In Montreal, Quebec, the CAND Spring trade show is held. At the auction, a choice BU 1932 50c coin sells for $5000.
- 1987 - In Edmonton, Alberta, Minister of Fitness and Amateur Sport Otto Jelinek announces the release of the fourth set of 1988 Olympic $20 coins, depicting figure skating and curling. Issue price is $39.50 each.
- 1899 - Stanley Cup: Montréal Shamrocks beat Winnipeg Victorias, 6-2.
- 1903 - Stanley Cup: Ottawa Silver 7 sweep Rat Portage Thisles in two games.
- 1906 - Calgary City Rugby Football Club forms.
- 1908 - Stanley Cup: Montréal Wanderers beat Toronto Trolley Leaguers, 6-4.
- 1920 - Birth of Dorothy Tyler-Odam Great Britain, high jumper (Olympics-silver-1936, 1948).
- 1921 - Birth of Lis Hartel Denmark, equestrian dressage (Olympics-silver-1952, 56).
- 1925 - Walter Camp father of American football, dies at 65.
- 1930 - Birth of Ray Flockton cricketer (prolific New South Wales batsman of 50's).
- 1931 - Birth of Bob Goalby golfer (British Open-1968, Canadian Open-1968, New Zealand-1970).
- 1936 - Birth of Bob Charles Carterton New Zealand, PGA golfer (1963 Houston Open).
- 1937 - Birth of Peter van der Merwe cricketer (South African captain of mid-1960's).
- 1938 - Birth of Johnny Gleeson cricketer (mystery spinner for Australia 1966-72).
- 1944 - Birth of Clyde Lee NBA player.
- 1946 - Birth of Wes Unseld NBA all-star (Baltimore Bullets, Most Valuable Player 1969).
- 1953 - Birth of Tim McKee US, 400 metre medley swimmer (Olympics-silver-1972).
- 1954 - Louise Suggs wins LPGA Titleholders Golf Championship.
- 1954 - NBA Baltimore Bullets end a 32 game road losing streak.
- 1956 - Birth of Tessa Sanderson Kingston Jamaica, British javelin thrower (Olympics-gold-84).
- 1956 - Satchel Paige signs with the Birmingham Black Barons (Negro League).
- 1958 - Birth of Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Prince of Monaco/bobsledder (Olympics-1988).
- 1960 - Birth of Kirby Puckett, centerfielder (Minnesota Twins) (dies 2006).
- 1960 - Birth of George Horvath Sweden, pentathlete (Olympics-1980).
- 1960 - Birth of Helen Hopkins Donneybrook Australia, golfer (Australian International 1983).
- 1960 - Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia) sets NBA playoff record of 53 points.
- 1961 - Birth of Grigoriy Kornev Russian speed walker (world record 5 km).
- 1961 - George Weiss becomes president of New York Mets.
- 1962 - Gordie Howe (Detroit Red Wings) is second NHL player to score 500 goals.
- 1963 - Birth of Bruce Reid cricketer (brilliant left-arm Australia pace bowler 1985-92).
- 1963 - San Francisco's Guy Rodgers ties NBA record with 28 assists.
- 1964 - Birth of Donald Evans NFL defensive end/tackle (New York Jets).
- 1964 - Birth of Richard Migliore jockey.
- 1965 - Birth of John Stephenson cricketer (England opening bat in one Test vs Australia 1989).
- 1965 - Birth of Kevin Brown Mcintyre Georgia, pitcher (Florida Marlins).
- 1966 - Birth of Darcy Wakaluk Pincher Creek, NHL goalie (Dallas Stars).
- 1966 - Birth of Tertius Bosch cricketer (South African pace bowler 1992).
- 1967 - First NFL-AFL common draft, Baltimore Colts pick Bubba Smith.
- 1967 - Birth of Vijay Yadav cricketer (Indian wicket-keeper between More and Mongia).
- 1969 - Barbara Jo Rubin becomes first woman jockey to win at Aqueduct.
- 1969 - Birth of Greg Biekert NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders).
- 1969 - Birth of Larry Johnson NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks).
- 1969 - Birth of Ty[rel] Bennion Seattle Washington, rower (Olympics-1996).
- 1969 - Seymour Nurse scores 258 in his last Test Cricket innings, West Indies vs New Zealand.
- 1970 - Birth of Thomas McLemore NFL tight end (Indianapolis Colts).
- 1971 - Birth of Ernie Brown Canadian Football League defensive tackle (Calgary Stampeders).
- 1972 - Birth of Antowain Smith running back (Buffalo Bills).
- 1972 - Birth of Aris Brimanis Cleveland Ohio, NHL defenseman (Philadelphia Flyers).
- 1972 - Birth of Clover Maitland Australian field hockey goal keeper (Olympics-1996).
- 1972 - Birth of Tom Barndt NFL/WLAF guard (Kansas City Chiefs, Scottish Claymores).
- 1972 - NBA's Cincinnati Royals announce they are moving to Kansas City.
- 1974 - Birth of Justine Joyce Australian rower (Olympics-1996).
- 1976 - Jockey Bill Shoemaker wins his 7,000th race.
- 1978 - NFL permanently adds 7th official (side judge).
- 1980 - Third Emmy Sports Awards presentation.
- 1980 - Polish airliner crash kills all 87 aboard (22 are US amateur boxers).
- 1980 - World Ice Dance Championship in Dortmund West Germany won by Krisztina Regoczy and Andras Sallay (Hungary).
- 1980 - World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Dortmund won by Marina Cherkasova and Sergei Shakhrai (USSR).
- 1980 - World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Dortmund won by Anett Potzsch.
- 1980 - World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Dortmund won by Jan Hoffmann (German Democratic Republic).
- 1981 - Ken Barrington cricketer (82 Tests for England, 6806 runs), dies.
- 1982 - Sally Little wins LPGA Olympia Gold Golf Classic.
- 1982 - Sidath Wettimuny scores Sri Lanka's first Test Cricket century.
- 1985 - Michael Secrest (US) completes 24-hour ride of 516 miles, 427 yards.
- 1987 - New York Mets' Darryl Strawberry charges Boston Red Sox pitcher Al Nipper during spring training exhibition game, causes bench clearing brawl.
- 1987 - Providence, with Billy Donovan's 25 points, beats Austin Peay 90-87.
- 1987 - Skier Piotr Fijas jumps record 194 metres.
- 1991 - World Ice Dance Championship in Munich won by Isabel and Phil Duchesnay (France).
- 1991 - World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Munich won by N Mishkutenok and A Dmitriev (USSR).
- 1991 - World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Munich won by Kristi Yamaguchi (USA).
- 1991 - World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Munich won by Kurt Browning (Canada).
- 1993 - Johan Koss skates world record 5 km (6:06.57).
- 1993 - Meg Mallon wins LPGA Ping/Welch's Golf Championship.
- 1995 - The US National Labor Relations Board announces it will charge Major League Baseball owners with two counts of unfair labor practices.
- 1996 - Australia beat West Indies by five runs in amazing cricket World Cup semi-final.
- 1996 - Dewi Lorwerth Ellis Bebb, rugby international/journalist, dies at 57.
- 1997 - 68 year old Gordie Howe signs AHL contract with Syracuse Crunch.
- 1997 - Olympics gold medalist Michael Johnson wins 67th James E Sullivan Award.
- 2003 - The Milwaukee Brewers' TV/radio play-by-play announcer, Bob Uecker is chosen for induction into the broadcasters' wing of the Hall of Fame as the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.
- 2006 - Washington D.C. officials unveil the designs for a new 41,000-seat ballpark.
- 1986 - European Space Agency's Giotto flies by Halley's Comet (605 km).
- 1994 - Soyuz TM-21 launches with V Dezyurov, G Strekalov and N Thagard.
- 1995 - Astronaut Norman Thagard becomes the first American to ride into space aboard a Russian launch vehicle (the Soyuz TM-21), lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- 1559 - Storm floods ravage Gorinchem, Dordrecht and Woudrichem, Netherlands.
- 1951 - Earthquake at Euskirchen, Germany.
- 1998 - In Northern Iran, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurs. Five people killed and 50 injured. Two thousand houses destroyed, 10,000 people left homeless.
Other history:
- 2004 - Spanish legislative election: The incumbent government led by José María Aznar is defeated by the Socialist José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.
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