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* Feb. 2, 1994 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Genesis]]. Groundhog day is redubbed "Hedgehog Day." In addition, [[Sonic the Hedgehog Boom]], a [[Sonic CD]] and [[Sonic Spinball]] soundtrack, is released.
 
* Feb. 2, 1994 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Genesis]]. Groundhog day is redubbed "Hedgehog Day." In addition, [[Sonic the Hedgehog Boom]], a [[Sonic CD]] and [[Sonic Spinball]] soundtrack, is released.
 
* Feb. 4, 2002 - [[Sonic Advance]] is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
* Feb. 4, 2002 - [[Sonic Advance]] is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]]
* Feb. 4, 2004 - [[Triple Threat: Sonic Heroes Vocal Trax]], a music CD containing the vocal songs from [[Sonic Heroes]] and [[Sonic Adventure]], is released in Japan.
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* Feb. 4, 2004 - [[Triple Threat: Sonic Heroes Vocal Trax]], a music CD containing the vocal songs from [[Sonic Heroes]] and [[Sonic Adventure]], is released in Japan. In addition, Sonic X begins its syndicated run on CiTV, a British children's network.
 
* Feb. 6, 2004 - [[Sonic Heroes]] is released in Europe to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Feb. 6, 2004 - [[Sonic Heroes]] is released in Europe to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Feb. 12, 2002 - [[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]] is released in North America for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]].
 
* Feb. 12, 2002 - [[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]] is released in North America for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]].
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==March==
 
==March==
 
* March 3, 2004 - [[Complete Trinity: Sonic Heroes Original Soundtrax]], the original soundtrack of [[Sonic Heroes]], is released in Japan.
 
* March 3, 2004 - [[Complete Trinity: Sonic Heroes Original Soundtrax]], the original soundtrack of [[Sonic Heroes]], is released in Japan.
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* March 4, 2000 - The [[Sony Playstation 2]] is released in Japan.
 
* March 10, 2003 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 10, 2003 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 14, 1993 -  Sega sponsors Formula 1's Williams team for the 1993 season. Sonic's gloves and trademark red sneakers are painted on the car, positioned to suggest that Sonic's feet are at the pedals.
 
* March 14, 1993 -  Sega sponsors Formula 1's Williams team for the 1993 season. Sonic's gloves and trademark red sneakers are painted on the car, positioned to suggest that Sonic's feet are at the pedals.
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==June==
 
==June==
* June 2002 - [[SSonicNET]] is started as a partnersip between [[Sonic McTails]] and [[Alexbt]].
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* June 2002 - [[SSonicNET]] is started as a partnersip be
* June 17, 2003 - [[Sonic Adventure DX: Directors Cut]] is released in North America for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]
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* June 17, 2003 - [[Sonic Adventure DX: Directors Cut]] is released in North America for the [[Nintendo Gamecube]].
 
* June 17, 2004 - [[Sonic Advance 3]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* June 17, 2004 - [[Sonic Advance 3]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* June 18, 2004 - [[Sonic Advance 3]] is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* June 18, 2004 - [[Sonic Advance 3]] is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
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* July 1, 2004 - After over four years as a semi-autonomous subsidiary, [[Sonic Team]] is merged back into [[Sega|Sega Corporation]], along with the remaining software divisions.
 
* July 1, 2004 - After over four years as a semi-autonomous subsidiary, [[Sonic Team]] is merged back into [[Sega|Sega Corporation]], along with the remaining software divisions.
 
* July 13, 1969 - [[Kenichi Tokoi]], musician for [[Sonic Team]], is born in Tochigi Prefecture.  
 
* July 13, 1969 - [[Kenichi Tokoi]], musician for [[Sonic Team]], is born in Tochigi Prefecture.  
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* July 15, 1999 - [[Sonic Adventure: Limited Edition]], an incomplete version of [[Sonic Adventure]], is made available for rent along with a [[Sega Dreamcast]] at Hollywood Video, an American video store chain.
 
* July 17, 2003 - [[Sonic Pinball Party]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
* July 17, 2003 - [[Sonic Pinball Party]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]]
 
* July 26, 1991 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] is released in Japan with several improvements such as level order and parallax scrolling.
 
* July 26, 1991 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] is released in Japan with several improvements such as level order and parallax scrolling.
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==September==
 
==September==
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* Sept. 7, 1999 -  [[Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie]], a Sonic anime dub, is available on VHS and DVD in the USA, and also becomes available in Europe shortly before the release of the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Sept. 9, 1999 - (9/9/99) the [[Sega Dreamcast]] launches in North America. [[Sonic Adventure]] is one of its release titles.
 
* Sept. 9, 1999 - (9/9/99) the [[Sega Dreamcast]] launches in North America. [[Sonic Adventure]] is one of its release titles.
 
* Sept. 13, 1993 - [[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]] begins its syndicated run in North America.
 
* Sept. 13, 1993 - [[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]] begins its syndicated run in North America.
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* Sept. 14, 2001 - The [[Nintendo Gamecube]] is released in Japan.
 
* Sept. 17, 1965 - [[Yuji Naka]], head of [[Sonic Team]], is born.
 
* Sept. 17, 1965 - [[Yuji Naka]], head of [[Sonic Team]], is born.
 
* Sept. 18, 1993 - [[SatAM|Sonic the Hedgehog]], referred to by fans as "SatAM," begins its run on ABC Saturday mornings.
 
* Sept. 18, 1993 - [[SatAM|Sonic the Hedgehog]], referred to by fans as "SatAM," begins its run on ABC Saturday mornings.
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==October==
 
==October==
 
* Oct. 3, 1996 - [[Sonic CD]] is ported to the PC and released in Europe.
 
* Oct. 3, 1996 - [[Sonic CD]] is ported to the PC and released in Europe.
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* Oct. 6, 1990 - The [[Sega Game Gear]] is released in Japan.
 
* Oct. 7, 2003 - [[Sonic N]] is released in North America for the [[N-Gage]].
 
* Oct. 7, 2003 - [[Sonic N]] is released in North America for the [[N-Gage]].
* Oct. 14, 1999 - [[Sonic 3D Blast]] is released in Japan for the [[PC]].
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* Oct. 14, 19
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99 - [[Sonic 3D Blast]] is released in Japan for the [[PC]].
 
* Oct. 18, 1994 - [[Sonic & Knuckles]] is released in North America and Japan for the [[Sega Genesis]].
 
* Oct. 18, 1994 - [[Sonic & Knuckles]] is released in North America and Japan for the [[Sega Genesis]].
 
* Oct. 18, 1999 - [[Sonic Adventure]] is released in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Oct. 18, 1999 - [[Sonic Adventure]] is released in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Oct. 19, 1994 - [[Sonic & Knuckles]] / [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] soundtrack is released in Japan.
 
* Oct. 19, 1994 - [[Sonic & Knuckles]] / [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]] soundtrack is released in Japan.
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* Oct. 20, 1985 - The [[Sega Master System]] is released in Japan.
 
* Oct. 22, 2004 - [[Sega Superstars]] is released in Europe for the [[Playstation 2]].
 
* Oct. 22, 2004 - [[Sega Superstars]] is released in Europe for the [[Playstation 2]].
 
* Oct. 23, 1991 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
* Oct. 23, 1991 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
* Oct. 24, 2000 - [[Dreadknux]] launches his site [[The Sonic Stadium]].
 
* Oct. 24, 2000 - [[Dreadknux]] launches his site [[The Sonic Stadium]].
* Oct. 25, 1991 - [[Sonic the H
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* Oct. 25, 1991 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
edgehog (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
 
* Oct. 25, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
* Oct. 25, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
* Oct. 25, 1993 - [[Sonic Chaos]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
 
* Oct. 25, 1993 - [[Sonic Chaos]] is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Brazil.
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* Oct. 26, 2000 - The [[Sony Playstation 2]] is released in North America.
 
* Oct. 29, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] is released in Europe.
 
* Oct. 29, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] is released in Europe.
 
* Oct. 31, 2003 - [[Sonic Pinball Party]] is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Oct. 31, 2003 - [[Sonic Pinball Party]] is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
  
 
==November==
 
==November==
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* Nov. 1, 1975 - [[Sammy|Sammy Corporation]] is founded in Japan, which would become Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. in 2004.
 
* Nov. 2, 2004 - [[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]] is released in North America for the [[Playstation 2]] and [[Microsoft X-Box]]. In addition, [[Sega Superstars]] is released there for the [[Playstation 2]].
 
* Nov. 2, 2004 - [[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]] is released in North America for the [[Playstation 2]] and [[Microsoft X-Box]]. In addition, [[Sega Superstars]] is released there for the [[Playstation 2]].
 
* Nov. 6, 1998 - [[Sonic Team PowerPlay]], a CD with various [[Sonic Team]] game tunes, is released in Japan. A hidden track on the CD was "Open Your Heart", the theme for the upcoming game [[Sonic Adventure]].
 
* Nov. 6, 1998 - [[Sonic Team PowerPlay]], a CD with various [[Sonic Team]] game tunes, is released in Japan. A hidden track on the CD was "Open Your Heart", the theme for the upcoming game [[Sonic Adventure]].
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* Nov. 17, 1995 - [[Sonic Labyrinth]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 17, 1995 - [[Sonic Labyrinth]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 18, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Nov. 18, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]].
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* Nov. 18, 2001 - The [[Nintendo Gamecube]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 19, 1993 - [[Sonic CD]] is released in North America for the [[Sega CD]]. In addition, [[Sonic & Tails]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 19, 1993 - [[Sonic CD]] is released in North America for the [[Sega CD]]. In addition, [[Sonic & Tails]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 21, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] are released in Japan.
 
* Nov. 21, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)]] and [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] are released in Japan.
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==December==
 
==December==
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* Dec. 2, 1998 – [[Songs With Attitude]], a mini-album of the themes in [[Sonic Adventure]], is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 3, 1999 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]], the first Sonic game on a non-Sega console, is released in North America for the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]]. In addition, [[Sonic Adventure]] is released in Australia for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Dec. 3, 1999 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]], the first Sonic game on a non-Sega console, is released in North America for the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]]. In addition, [[Sonic Adventure]] is released in Australia for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
* Dec. 4, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
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ec. 4, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Dec. 4, 2003 - [[Sonic Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 4, 2003 - [[Sonic Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 7, 1994 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog: REMIX]], with remixes of original songs from the Japanese version of [[Sonic CD]], is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 7, 1994 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog: REMIX]], with remixes of original songs from the Japanese version of [[Sonic CD]], is released in Japan.
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* Dec. 16, 1998 - [[Sonic Adventure Remix]], featuring character theme remixes, is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 16, 1998 - [[Sonic Adventure Remix]], featuring character theme remixes, is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 16, 2003 - [[Sonic Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 16, 2003 - [[Sonic Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
* Dec. 17, 1995 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes a cameo appearance in an epis
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* Dec. 17, 1995 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes a cameo appearance in an episode of The Simpsons.
ode of The Simpsons.
 
 
* Dec. 18, 2003 - [[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]] is released in Japan for the PC.
 
* Dec. 18, 2003 - [[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]] is released in Japan for the PC.
 
* Dec. 19, 2002 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 19, 2002 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].

Revision as of 12:39, 27 January 2005

This is a cumulative info storing area for the Selected Anniversaries part of the main page. Feel free to add any dates.

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March

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May

June

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tween Sonic McTails and Alexbt.

July

August

September

October

  • Oct. 3, 1996 - Sonic CD is ported to the PC and released in Europe.
  • Oct. 6, 1990 - The Sega Game Gear is released in Japan.
  • Oct. 7, 2003 - Sonic N is released in North America for the N-Gage.
  • Oct. 14, 19

99 - Sonic 3D Blast is released in Japan for the PC.

November

December

ec. 4, 1997 - Sonic R is released in Japan for the Sega Saturn.