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What happened in history on this day: March 1?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1976 - Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs finish work on a computer circuit board, that they call the Apple I computer, which uses a standard keyboard for input, and standard television for output.
- 1991 - The Federal Trade Commission investigation of Microsoft becomes public knowledge.
- 1999 - Compaq Computer begins shipping the Aero 2100 handheld computer. It features 256-color display, 8 MB RAM, integrated microphone and speaker, Windows CE. A lithium-ion battery powers the unit for about ten hours. Price is US$449.
- 1999 - Oracle begins shipping the Oracle 8i database software, for a variety of operating systems. Price starts at US$1475 for a 5-user license.
- 2006 - Azerbaijan issues a postage stamp depicting a man at a personal computer.
- 2007 - The Dominican Republic issues a 25-peso postage stamp depicting a computer and keyboard.
- 2007 - Great Britain issues two postage stamps depicting a man at a personal computer.
- 2008 - Time Warner AOL ceases support, development, and security fixes for Navigator. Last released version is 9.0.0.6.
Video Game history:
- 1985 - In Chicago, Illinois, the Amusement Showcase International show is held, over three days.
- 1995 - Sega releases the Knuckles' Chaotix video game for the Sega 32X in the US.
- 1997 - Sony announces price cuts on the PlayStation by 25 to 35 percent in Australia, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
- 2000 - Nintendo releases the Pokémon Stadium video game for the Nintendo 64 in the US.
- 2005 - Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
- 2005 - Ubisoft releases the Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
- 2005 - LucasArts releases the Star Wars: Republic Commando video game for the Xbox in the US.
- 2011 - EA Sports releases the Fight Night Champion video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
- 2011 - Nintendo releases the Pokémon Character Kit video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
- 2012 - Hudson Group of Japan ceases to exist, as Hudson company is folded into parent Konami.
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