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What happened in history on this day: August 25?
On August 25 in ...
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Personal Computer history:
- 1991 - In Finland, Linus Torvalds releases an operating system (Linux) for 80386-based computers, for free ftp download.
- 1995 - Apple Computer releases the PowerBook 5300 series.
- 2003 - Hewlett-Packard introduces the iPaq h1935 handheld computer. It features Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, Samsung 203 MHz processor, Secure Digital slot. Price is US$249.
Video Game history:
- 1983 - Bally Manufacturing agrees to acquire the American coin-operated assets of Sega Enterprises.
- 1999 - At the Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo, Japan, Capcom stages a Biohazard concert with the New Japan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.
- 2000 - Universal Pictures releases the film Bring It On to theaters in the USA. The video game Twisted Metal is played on a PlayStation.
- 2003 - Nintendo releases the F-Zero video game for the GameCube in the US.
- 2003 - Nintendo releases the Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2006 - The film Dead or Alive is released to theaters in the US, based on the video game series.
- 2009 - Nintendo releases the Metroid Prime Trilogy for the Nintendo Wii in the USA. The pack includes Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2 Echoes, and Metroid Prime 3 Corruption.
- 2009 - Eidos releases the Batman: Arkham Asylum video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2009 - Square Enix releases the Dissidia: Final Fantasy video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 2017 - EA Sports releases the Madden NFL 18 video game for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the USA.
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