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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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==January==
 
* Jan. 1, 1996 - ''[[Club Saturn]]'' soundtrack is released in Europe.
 
* Jan. 3, 1999 - ''[[Sonic Underground]]'' begins its syndicated run in France.
 
* Jan. 5, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* Jan. 8, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sony PlayStation 2]] and the [[Nintendo Wii]].
 
* Jan. 11, 2000 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]].
 
* Jan. 12, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Battle]]'' is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Jan. 17, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' is released in Japan as '''''Sonic Riders: Shooting Star Story''''' for the [[Nintendo Wii]]. In addition, ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Jan. 20, 1999 - ''[[Sonic Adventure OST]]'' is released in Japan.
 
* Jan. 21, 1998 - ''[[Sonic R (album)]]'', the official soundtrack of [[Sonic R]], is released in Japan.
 
* Jan. 25, 1995 - ''[[Sonic Spinball (8-bit)]]'' is released in Europe and Brazil for the [[Sega Master System]].
 
* Jan. 27, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sony PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]].
 
* Jan. 30, 2007 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]'' is released in North America for the [[PlayStation 3]].
 
  
==Februrary==
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* Feb. 1, 2015 - The [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic the Hedgehog amiibo]] is released in North America.
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==February==
* Feb. 2, 1994 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. Groundhog day is redubbed "Hedgehog Day." In addition, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Boom]]'', a ''[[Sonic CD]]'' and ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' soundtrack, is released.
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* Feb. 4, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Poland for the PC.
* Feb. 3, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
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* Feb. 5, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Germany for the PC.
* 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. 4, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in Europe for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Poland for the PC.
 
* Feb. 5, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Germany to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Germany for the PC.
 
* Feb. 6, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Europe and Australia to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Europe and Australia for the PC.
 
 
* Feb. 9, 2001 - ''[[Sonic R]]'' is released in Europe for the PC under the Xplosiv budget label.  
 
* Feb. 9, 2001 - ''[[Sonic R]]'' is released in Europe for the PC under the Xplosiv budget label.  
* Feb. 12, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* Feb. 13, 1997 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Feb. 14, 1997 - ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'' is released in Japan for the PC.
 
* Feb. 19, 2015 - The [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic the Hedgehog amiibo]] is released in Japan.
 
* Feb. 20, 2007 - ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii]].
 
* Feb. 20, 2015 - The [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic the Hedgehog amiibo]] is released in Europe.
 
* Feb. 21, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Eraser]]'', found and extracted by [[PACHUKA]], [[User:RyogaMasaki|RyogaMasaki]] and [[User:Nemesis|Nemesis]], is distributed at [[Sonic CulT]] as part of its "Green Egg Database" launch.
 
* Feb. 21, 2006 - ''[[Sonic Riders]]'' is released in North America to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Feb. 22, 2002 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released in Japan.
 
* Feb. 22, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sony PlayStation 2]] and the [[Nintendo Wii]].
 
* Feb. 23, 2006 - ''[[Sonic Riders]]'' is released in Japan to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Feb. 23, 2008 - [[User:Drx|drx]] releases over [[February 23, 2008 Proto Release|1,000 protos]] simultaneously, among them is over 90 ''Sonic''-related prototypes.
 
* Feb. 23, 2010 - ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Feb. 24, 1994 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
* Feb. 25, 2015 - ''[[Sonic Runners]]'' is released in Japan and Canada for [[sega:iOS|iOS]] and [[sega:Android|Android]].
 
* Feb. 27, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Battle]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
  
 
==March==
 
==March==
* March 1, 2009 - ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii]].
 
* March 2, 2007 - ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Wii]].
 
* March 3, 2004 - ''[[Complete Trinity Sonic Heroes - Original Soundtrax]]'', the original soundtrack of [[Sonic Heroes]], is released in Japan.
 
* March 3, 2017 - The [[Nintendo Switch]] is released worldwide.
 
* March 4, 2000 - The [[Sony PlayStation 2]] is released in Japan.
 
* March 7, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is released in Germany for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 7, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* March 8, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is released in Europe and Australia.
 
* March 8, 2005 - ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is inducted into the Walk of Game.
 
* March 9, 2001 - ''[[Sonic Shuffle]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* March 9, 2007 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in North America for the PC.
 
 
* March 10, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in Poland for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]].
 
* March 10, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in Poland for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]].
* March 11, 2005 - The [[Nintendo DS]] is released in Europe.
 
* March 12, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 12, 2009 - ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Wii]].
 
* March 13, 2009 - ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Wii]].
 
* 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, 2002 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released in Europe.
 
* March 14, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' is released in Germany, Scandinavia and Australia for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* March 15, 2007 - ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Wii]].
 
* March 17, 1995 - ''[[Sonic Drift 2]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* March 17, 2006 - ''[[Sonic Riders]]'' is released in Europe to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* March 18, 1994 - ''[[Sonic Drift]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* March 18, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 20, 1997 - ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the PC.
 
* March 21, 2001 - The [[Game Boy Advance]] is released in Japan.
 
* March 23, 2007 - The [[Sony PlayStation 3]] is released in Europe.
 
* March 27, 1992 - ''[[Art Alive]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
* March 28, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* March 31, 2006 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in Europe for the PC.
 
* March 31, 2009 - ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Wii]].
 
  
 
==April==
 
==April==
* April 6, 2003 - The animated series ''[[Sonic X]]'' begins its run on Japanese television.
 
 
* April 8, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Poland for the PC.
 
* April 8, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Poland for the PC.
* April 19, 1993 - The [[Sega CD]] is released in Australia
 
* April 21, 1995 - ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega 32X]].
 
* April 28, 1995 - ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
 
==May==
 
* May 3, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* May 10, 1992 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' 510 Pre-release milestone.
 
* May 27, 1994 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
* May 28, 2003 - "Issai Gassai, YES Sonic!" - ''[[Sonic X]]'''s opening theme, "Sonic Drive", hits shelves in Japan from [[Hironobu Kageyama]] and [[Hideaki Takatori]].
 
* May 29, 1993 - [[Fleetway]] begin publishing ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' in the UK.
 
 
==June==
 
* June 7, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* June 11, 2001 - The [[Game Boy Advance]] is released in the United States.
 
* June 15, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Pinball Party]]'' is released in North America for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and sold exclusively at Target stores.
 
* June 17, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's 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 18, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* June 19, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* June 20, 1997 - ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* June 20, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* June 22, 2001 - The [[Game Boy Advance]] is released in Europe.
 
* June 23, 1991 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
* June 23, 2001 - ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' is released in Japan and Europe for the [[Sega Dreamcast]], 10 years after the release of the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.
 
* June 24, 2001 - ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* June 26, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Germany for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* June 27, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* June 29, 1993 - ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' is released in Japanese [[arcade]]s.
 
 
==July==
 
* 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 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 26, 1991 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] with several improvements such as level order and parallax scrolling.
 
* July 26, 1994 - ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (8-bit)]]'' is converted for the [[Sega Master System]] and released in Europe.
 
  
 
==August==
 
==August==
* Aug. 2, 1970 - [[Jun Senoue]], musician for [[Sonic Team]], is born in Matsushima, Japan.
 
* Aug. 6, 2009 - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Aug. 9, 1996 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is ported to the PC and released in Japan.
 
* Aug. 11, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Aug. 15, 2017 - ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the [[sega:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[sega:Xbox One|Xbox One]] and [[sega:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]].
 
* Aug. 16, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* Aug. 18, 2004 - [[Sonic CulT]] founder [[PACHUKA]] abandons his site to [[User:Sazpaimon|Sazpaimon]].
 
* Aug. 20, 1996 - ''[[Sega Tunes: Virtual Sonic]]'' is released in the United States.
 
* Aug. 22, 1997 - ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Aug. 22, 1998 - [[Yuji Naka]] and the [[Sonic Team]] unveil ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' on the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in a press conference as the first true 3D Sonic game ever.
 
 
* Aug. 26, 1996 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is ported to the PC and released in North America.
 
* Aug. 26, 1996 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is ported to the PC and released in North America.
* Aug. 26, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Team Unplugged Live 2004]]'', a music CD containing arranged songs from various Sonic Team games, is released in Japan.
 
* Aug. 29, 2017 - ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the PC.
 
* Aug. 30, 1999 - ''[[Sonic Underground]]'' begins its syndicated run in North America.
 
  
 
==September==
 
==September==
* 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. 13, 1993 - ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' begins its syndicated run in North America.
 
* Sept. 14, 2001 - The [[Nintendo GameCube]] is released in Japan.
 
* Sept. 17, 1965 - [[Yuji Naka]], head of [[Sonic Team]], is born.
 
* Sept. 17, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' launches as a Player's Choice release in France for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* Sept. 18, 1993 - ''[[SatAM|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', referred to by fans as "SatAM," begins its run on ABC Saturday mornings.
 
* Sept. 18, 2007 - ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Sept. 20, 1993 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' 920 Prelease Milestone made days before relase in Japan.
 
* Sept. 22, 1995 - ''[[Tails Adventures]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Sept. 23, 1993 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega CD]].
 
 
* Sept. 25, 1997 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in North America for the PC as '''''Sonic 3D Blast'''''.
 
* Sept. 25, 1997 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in North America for the PC as '''''Sonic 3D Blast'''''.
* Sept. 25, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Sept. 26, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Sept. 27, 2016 - ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'' was released in North America for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Sept. 30, 1997 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in Europe for the PC.
 
* Sept. 30, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Sept. 30, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Sept. 30, 2016 - ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'' was released in Europe for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
  
 
==October==
 
==October==
* Oct. 1, 2016 - ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'' was released in Japan for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Oct. 3, 1996 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is ported to the PC and released in Europe.
 
* Oct. 4, 1994 - ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' is released in North America for the [[sega:Sega Pico|Sega Pico]].
 
* 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. 10, 2007 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] is officially announced to appear as a guest fighter in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
 
* Oct. 14, 1999 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]]. In addition, the [[Sega Dreamcast]] is released in Europe.
 
* Oct. 15, 1994 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Oct. 16, 1992 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Master System]].
 
* Oct. 18, 1994 - ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
 
* 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. 18, 2013 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Oct. 19, 1994 - ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' / ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' soundtrack is released in Japan.
 
* Oct. 19, 2007 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]'' is released in Europe for the [[PlayStation 3]].
 
 
* Oct. 19, 2013 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Oct. 19, 2013 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* Oct. 20, 1985 - The [[Sega Master System]] is released in Japan as the '''Sega Mark-III'''.
 
* Oct. 22, 2004 - ''[[Sega Superstars]]'' is released in Europe for the [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Oct. 24, 2000 - [[User:Dreadknux|Dreadknux]] launches his site [[The Sonic Stadium]].
 
* Oct. 24, 2013 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Oct. 25, 1991 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]'' is released in North America, Europe and Brazil for the [[Sega Master System]].
 
* Oct. 25, 1992 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]'' is released in Brazil for the [[Sega Master System]].
 
* Oct. 25, 1993 - ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' is released in Europe and Brazil for the [[Sega Master System]].
 
* Oct. 26, 2000 - The [[PlayStation 2]] is released in North America.
 
* Oct. 27, 1962 - [[Jun'ichi Kanemaru]], Japanese voice actor for [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] since [[Sonic Adventure]], is born in Koufu, Yamanashi, Japan.
 
* Oct. 29, 1992 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Oct. 29, 2013 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Oct. 31, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Pinball Party]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
 
==November==
 
* Nov. 1, 1975 - [[Sammy|Sammy Corporation]] is founded in Japan, which would become Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. in 2004.
 
* Nov. 1, 2011 - ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' is released in North America and Korea for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Nov. 2, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in North America for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]]. In addition, [[Sega Superstars]] is released there for the [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Nov. 2, 2012 - [[Sonic]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] appear in ''[[wikipedia:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'', which premieres in theaters in the United States.
 
* Nov. 2, 2015 - ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the PC.
 
* Nov. 4, 2010 - ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]'' is released in North America for the [[Xbox 360]].
 
* Nov. 4, 2011 - ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* 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, 2007 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii]].
 
* Nov. 7, 1990 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] is revealed for the first time by being painted on the side of [[DREAMS COME TRUE]]'s tour bus.
 
* Nov. 7, 2006 - [[User:Drx|drx]] releases an early prototype of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Nick Arcade prototype)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. This prototype was notable for its use on the TV game show ''[[Nick Arcade]]''.
 
* Nov. 8, 2013 - ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Wii U]].
 
* Nov. 7, 2017 - ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' is released in North America and Europe for the [[sega:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[sega:Xbox One|Xbox One]] and [[sega:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] and PC.
 
* Nov. 9, 2017 - ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' is released in Japan for the [[sega:PlayStation 4|PlayStation 4]], [[sega:Xbox One|Xbox One]] and [[sega:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] and PC.
 
* Nov. 10, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo GameCube]].
 
* Nov. 11, 1994 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]] as '''''Sonic & Tails 2'''''.
 
* Nov. 11, 2004 - ''[[Sega Superstars]]'' is released in Japan for the [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Nov. 11, 2006 - The [[PlayStation 3]] is released in Japan.
 
* Nov. 11, 2010 - ''[[Sonic Colours]]'' is released in Australia for the [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 11, 2014 - ''[[Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric]] is released in North America for the [[Wii U]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Nov. 12, 2010 - ''[[Sonic Colours]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 13, 2007 - ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' is released in North America for the [[PlayStation Portable]].
 
* Nov. 14, 2000 - ''[[Sonic Shuffle]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Nov. 14, 2006 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]'' is released in North America for the [[Xbox 360]].
 
* Nov. 15, 2001 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 15, 2005 - ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' is released in North America and Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Rush]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 16, 2010 - ''[[Sonic Colours]]'' is released in North America for the [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 16, 2012 - ''[[Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Nov. 17, 1992 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 17, 1995 - ''[[Sonic Labyrinth]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 17, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in North America for the PC.
 
* Nov. 17, 2006 - The [[PlayStation 3]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 18, 1997 - ''[[Sonic R]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Nov. 18, 2001 - The [[Nintendo GameCube]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 18, 2005 - ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Rush]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 18, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in North America for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Nintendo Wii]].
 
* Nov. 18, 2010 - ''[[Sonic Colours]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Wii]] and [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 18, 2016 - The ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' level pack is released for ''[[Lego Dimensions]]''.
 
* Nov. 19, 1993 - ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]] as '''''Sonic & Tails'''''.
 
* Nov. 19, 2006 - The [[Nintendo Wii]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 20, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in North America for the [[Microsoft Xbox 360]].
 
* Nov. 21, 1992 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 21, 2004 - The [[Nintendo DS]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 22, 1994 - The [[Sega Saturn]] is released in Japan.
 
* Nov. 22, 2005 - The [[Microsoft Xbox 360]] is released in North America.
 
* Nov. 22, 2011 - ''[[Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS)|Sonic Generations]]'' is released in North America for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Nov. 23, 1993 - ''[[Sonic CD]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega CD]], along with ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
* Nov. 23, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Rush]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo DS]].
 
* Nov. 24, 1992 - "Sonic 2sday" occurs with the worldwide launch of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)]]''.
 
* Nov. 24, 1996 - ''[[Sonic Christmas Blast]]'', a special Christmas Sonic animation, airs on USA Network Television.
 
* Nov. 24, 2005 - ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' is released in Korea for the [[PlayStation 2]].
 
* Nov. 24, 2006 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Xbox 360]].
 
* Nov. 25, 1993 - The Sonic Hot Air Balloon appears in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in America. The float holds more air then the others and is the first float ever created based on a video game character. The float crashed into a lamppost and injured 2 people.
 
* Nov. 25, 2004 - [[Sonic Town]] Amusement Park, built like a town themed after Sonic and friends, opens in Japan.
 
* Nov. 25, 2011 - ''[[Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS)|Sonic Generations]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
 
* Nov. 27, 1998 - The [[Sega Dreamcast]] is released in Japan.
 
* Nov. 28, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Nintendo Wii]].
 
* Nov. 30, 1996 - ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]'' is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]] as '''''Sonic 3D Blast'''''.
 
* Nov. 30, 1999 - The [[Sega Dreamcast]] is released in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' is released in North America for the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]].
 
  
 
==December==
 
==December==
* Dec. 1, 1991 - The [[Sega CD]] is released in [[Japan]].
 
* Dec. 1, 2011 - ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Dec. 2, 1998 – ''[[Songs With Attitude]]'', a mini-album of the themes in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 2, 2004 - The [[Nintendo DS]] is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 2, 2005 - The [[Microsoft Xbox 360]] is released in Europe.
 
* Dec. 2, 2006 - The [[Nintendo Wii]] 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. 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. 5, 1994 - ''[[Tails and the Music Maker]]'' is released in Europe for the [[sega:Sega Pico|Sega Pico]].
 
* 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, 1996 - ''[[Sonic the Fighters Soundtrack]]'' is released in Japan, which contains the original soundtrack.
 
* Dec. 8, 2006 - The [[Nintendo Wii]] is released in Europe.
 
* Dec. 9, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' is released in Japan for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released there for the PC.
 
* Dec. 9, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in North America for the [[PlayStation 3]]
 
* Dec. 10, 1993 - ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
 
* Dec. 10, 2005 - The [[Microsoft Xbox 360]] is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 11, 1997 - ''[[Sonic R]]'' is released in Europe for the [[Sega Saturn]].
 
* Dec. 13, 1996 - ''[[Sonic Blast]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]] as '''''G Sonic'''''.
 
* Dec. 15, 2005 - ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]].
 
* Dec. 16, 1998 - ''[[Sonic Adventure Remix]]'', featuring character theme remixes, is released in Japan.
 
* Dec. 16, 2004 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Germany for the PC.
 
* Dec. 17, 1995 - [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes a cameo appearance in an episode of The Simpsons.
 
* Dec. 18, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' is released in Japan for the PC.
 
* Dec. 18, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo Wii]].
 
* Dec. 19, 2002 - ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. In addition, ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 19, 2008 - ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]'' is released in Europe for the [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Dec. 20, 2001 - ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]] In addition, ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
* Dec. 21, 2000 - ''[[Sonic Shuffle]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Oct. 21, 2006 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]].
 
* Dec. 22, 1999 - Sonic the Hedgehog makes an appearance on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, giving out [[Sega Dreamcast]]s to the audience.
 
* Dec. 23, 1998 - ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
* Dec. 28, 1991 - ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]'' is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]].
 
 
* Dec. 28, 2001 - Korokoro Comics begins publishing the second official Sonic manga in Japan, featuring art by Harukaze Santa. Korokoro specializes in comics for the prepubescent crowd.
 
* Dec. 28, 2001 - Korokoro Comics begins publishing the second official Sonic manga in Japan, featuring art by Harukaze Santa. Korokoro specializes in comics for the prepubescent crowd.
* Dec. 30, 2003 - ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' is released in Japan for [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
 
  
 
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  • Aug. 26, 1996 - Sonic CD is ported to the PC and released in North America.

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  • Dec. 28, 2001 - Korokoro Comics begins publishing the second official Sonic manga in Japan, featuring art by Harukaze Santa. Korokoro specializes in comics for the prepubescent crowd.