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* Feb. 21, 2004 - [[Sonic Eraser]], found and extracted by [[PACHUKA]], [[Ryoga]] and [[Nemesis]], is distributed at [[Sonic CulT]] as part of its "Green Egg Database" launch. | * Feb. 21, 2004 - [[Sonic Eraser]], found and extracted by [[PACHUKA]], [[Ryoga]] and [[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. 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. 23, 2006 - [[Sonic Riders]] is released in Europe to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | * Feb. 23, 2006 - [[Sonic Riders]] is released in Europe to all [[128-bit era]] consoles, excluding the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | ||
* Feb. 23, 2008 - [[drx]] releases over [[February 23, 2008 Proto Release|1,000 protos]] simultaneously, among them is over 90 Sonic related prototypes. | * Feb. 23, 2008 - [[drx]] releases over [[February 23, 2008 Proto Release|1,000 protos]] simultaneously, among them is over 90 Sonic related prototypes. | ||
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* March 9, 2001 - [[Sonic Shuffle]] is released in Europe for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | * March 9, 2001 - [[Sonic Shuffle]] is released in Europe for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | ||
* 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 10, 2005 - [[Sonic | + | * 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 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. | ||
| + | * March 14, 2002 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released in Europe. | ||
* March 14, 2003 - [[Sonic Mega Collection]] is released in Scandinavia and Australia for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | * March 14, 2003 - [[Sonic Mega Collection]] is released in Scandinavia and Australia for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | ||
* March 17, 1995 - [[Sonic Drift 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | * March 17, 1995 - [[Sonic Drift 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | ||
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* March 20, 1997 - [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]] is released in North America for the PC. | * March 20, 1997 - [[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]] is released in North America for the PC. | ||
* March 21, 2001 - The [[Game Boy Advance]] is released in Japan. | * 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 Genesis]]. | * March 27, 1992 - [[Art Alive]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Genesis]]. | ||
* March 28, 2003 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in Australia for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. | * March 28, 2003 - [[Sonic Advance 2]] is released in Australia for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. | ||
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* Nov. 11, 1994 - [[Sonic & Tails 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | * Nov. 11, 1994 - [[Sonic & Tails 2]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | ||
* Nov. 11, 2004 - [[Sega Superstars]] is released in Japan for the [[PlayStation 2]]. | * Nov. 11, 2004 - [[Sega Superstars]] is released in Japan for the [[PlayStation 2]]. | ||
| + | * Nov. 11, 2006 - The [[Sony PlayStation 3]] is released in Japan. | ||
* Nov. 14, 2000 - [[Sonic Shuffle]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | * Nov. 14, 2000 - [[Sonic Shuffle]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | ||
| − | * Nov. 15, 2001 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released | + | * Nov. 15, 2001 - The [[Microsoft Xbox]] is released in North America. |
| − | * Nov. 15, 2005 - [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game | + | * 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, 2004 - [[Sonic Heroes]] is released in North America for the PC. | * Nov. 16, 2004 - [[Sonic Heroes]] is released in North America for the PC. | ||
* 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. 17, 2006 - The [[Sony PlayStation 3]] is released in North America. | ||
* 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]]. | ||
* Nov. 18, 2001 - The [[Nintendo GameCube]] is released in North America. | * Nov. 18, 2001 - The [[Nintendo GameCube]] is released in North America. | ||
| − | * Nov. 18, 2005 - [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game | + | * 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. 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. | + | * Nov. 19, 2006 - The [[Nintendo Wii]] is released in North America. |
* 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. | ||
* Nov. 21, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in Europe for the [[Sega Saturn]]. | * Nov. 21, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in Europe for the [[Sega Saturn]]. | ||
| + | * Nov. 21, 2004 - The [[Nintendo DS]] is released in North America. | ||
* Nov. 22, 1994 - The [[Sega Saturn]] is released in Japan. | * Nov. 22, 1994 - The [[Sega Saturn]] is released in Japan. | ||
| + | * Nov. 22, 2005 - The [[Microsoft Xbox 360]] is released in North America. | ||
* Nov. 23, 1993 - [[Sonic Spinball]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Genesis]], along with [[Sonic Chaos]] for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | * Nov. 23, 1993 - [[Sonic Spinball]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Genesis]], along with [[Sonic Chaos]] for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | ||
* Nov. 23, 2005 - [[Sonic Rush]] is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo DS]]. | * Nov. 23, 2005 - [[Sonic Rush]] is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo DS]]. | ||
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* Nov. 24, 1996 - [[Sonic Christmas Blast]], a special Christmas Sonic animation, airs on USA Network Television. | * Nov. 24, 1996 - [[Sonic Christmas Blast]], a special Christmas Sonic animation, airs on USA Network Television. | ||
* Nov. 25, 1993 - 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 only float ever created based on a video game character. The float crashed into a lamppost and injured 2 people. | * Nov. 25, 1993 - 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 only float ever created based on a video game character. The float crashed into a lamppost and injured 2 people. | ||
| − | * Nov. 25, 2004 - [[ | + | * Nov. 25, 2004 - [[Sonic Town]] Amusement Park, built like a town themed after Sonic and friends, opens in Japan. |
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* Nov. 27, 1998 - The [[Sega Dreamcast]] is released in Japan. | * Nov. 27, 1998 - The [[Sega Dreamcast]] is released in Japan. | ||
| + | * Nov. 30, 1996 - [[Sonic 3D Blast]] is released in North America for the [[Sega Saturn]]. | ||
* 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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
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* Dec. 1, 1991 - The [[Sega CD]] is released in [[Japan]]. | * Dec. 1, 1991 - The [[Sega CD]] is released in [[Japan]]. | ||
* Dec. 2, 1998 – [[Songs With Attitude]], a mini-album of the themes in [[Sonic Adventure]], is released in Japan. | * 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. 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, 1997 - [[Sonic R]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Saturn]]. | ||
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* 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. | ||
* Dec. 7, 1996 - [[Sonic the Fighters Soundtrack]] is released in Japan, which contains the original soundtrack. | * 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, 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. 10, 1993 - [[Sonic Spinball]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Genesis]]. | * Dec. 10, 1993 - [[Sonic Spinball]] is released in Japan for the [[Sega Genesis]]. | ||
* Dec. 10, 2001 - [[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | * Dec. 10, 2001 - [[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]] is released in Japan for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. | ||
| + | * Dec. 10, 2005 - The [[Microsoft Xbox 360]] is released in Japan. | ||
* Dec. 13, 1996 - [[Sonic Blast]] (called G-Sonic in Japan) is released there for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | * Dec. 13, 1996 - [[Sonic Blast]] (called G-Sonic in Japan) is released there for the [[Sega Game Gear]]. | ||
| + | * 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, 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:04, 3 June 2009
This is a cumulative info storing area for the Selected Anniversaries part of the main page. Feel free to add any dates.
Contents
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 Battle is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance.
- Jan. 6, 2004 - Sonic Heroes is released in North America for the Nintendo GameCube.
- Jan. 11, 2000 - Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure is released in Japan for the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
- 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 (Game Gear) is converted to the Sega Master System and released in Brazil.
- Jan. 27, 2004 - Sonic Heroes is released in North America for the Sony PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Xbox.
Februrary
- 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, 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 for the PC.
- 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, 2004 - Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut is released in Australia for the PC.
- Feb. 14, 1997 - Sonic & Knuckles Collection is released in Japan for the PC.
- Feb. 17, 2006 - Sonic Riders is released in Europe to all 128-bit era consoles, excluding the Sega Dreamcast.
- Feb. 21, 2004 - Sonic Eraser, found and extracted by PACHUKA, Ryoga and 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. 23, 2006 - Sonic Riders is released in Europe to all 128-bit era consoles, excluding the Sega Dreamcast.
- Feb. 23, 2008 - drx releases over 1,000 protos simultaneously, among them is over 90 Sonic related prototypes.
- Feb. 27, 2004 - Sonic Battle is released in Europe for the Game Boy Advance.
March
- March 3, 2004 - Complete Trinity Sonic Heroes - Original Soundtrax, the original soundtrack of Sonic Heroes, is released in Japan.
- March 4, 2000 - The Sony PlayStation 2 is released in Japan.
- March 6, 2003 - Sonic Mega Collection is released in Germany for the Nintendo GameCube.
- 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 10, 2003 - Sonic Advance 2 is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance.
- 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 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 Scandinavia and Australia for the Nintendo GameCube.
- March 17, 1995 - Sonic Drift 2 is released in Japan for the Sega Game Gear.
- 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 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 Genesis.
- March 28, 2003 - Sonic Advance 2 is released in Australia for the Game Boy Advance.
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 12, 2002 - Sonic Advance is released in Europe for the Gameboy Advance.
- 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 25, 2004 - Sonic Advance 3 is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance.
- May 27, 1994 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is released in Japan for the Sega Megadrive.
- May 27, 2003 - Sonic Pinball Party is released in North America for the Game Boy Advance and sold exclusively at Target stores.
- 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 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 is released in North America for the Sega Genesis.
- 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.
- 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 Arcade is released in Japanese arcades.
July
- July 1, 2004 - After over four years as a semi-autonomous subsidiary, Sonic Team is merged back into Sega Corporation, along with the remaining software divisions.
- July 13, 1969 - Kenichi Tokoi, musician for Sonic Team, is b
orn 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 is released in Japan with several improvements such as level order and parallax scrolling.
- July 26, 1994 - Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Game Gear) is converted for the Sega Master System and released in Brazil.
- July 31, 1997 - Sonic Jam is released in North America for the Sega Saturn.
August
- Aug. 2, 1970 - Jun Senoue, musician for Sonic Team, is born in Matsushima, Japan.
- 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. 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 Sazpaimon.
- Aug. 20, 1996 - Sega Tunes: Virtual Sonic is released in the United States.
- 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, 2004 - Sonic Team Unplugged Live 2004, a music CD containing arranged songs from various Sonic Team games, is released in Japan.
- Aug. 30, 1999 - Sonic Underground begins its syndicated run in North America.
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 - Sonic the Hedgehog, referred to by fans as "SatAM," begins its run on ABC Saturday mornings.
- 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. 23, 2003 - Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg is released in North America for the Nintendo GameCube.
- Sept. 25, 1997 - Sonic 3D Blast is released in Europe for the PC.
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. 7, 2005 - Sonic Gems Collection is release in Europe for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2.
- Oct. 14, 1999 - Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island is released in Japan for the PC. In addition, the Sega Dreamcast is released in Europe.
- Oct. 15, 1999 - Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island is released in Japan for the Sega Saturn.
- 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. 19, 1994 - Sonic & Knuckles / Sonic the Hedgehog 3 soundtrack is released in Japan.
- 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. 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. 25, 1991 - Sonic the Hedgehog (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. 26, 2000 - The Sony 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 (Game Gear) is released in Europe.
- Oct. 31, 2003 - Sonic Pinball Party is released in Europe for the Game Boy Advance.
November
- Nov. 1, 1975 - 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 Xbox. 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. 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. 10, 2002 - Sonic Mega Collection is released in North America for the Nintendo GameCube.
- Nov. 11, 1994 - Sonic & Tails 2 is released in Japan for the Sega Game Gear.
- Nov. 11, 2004 - Sega Superstars is released in Japan for the PlayStation 2.
- Nov. 11, 2006 - The Sony PlayStation 3 is released in Japan.
- Nov. 14, 2000 - Sonic Shuffle is released in North America for the Sega Dreamcast.
- Nov. 15, 2001 - The Microsoft Xbox is released in North America.
- Nov. 15, 2005 - 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, 2004 - Sonic Heroes is released in North America for the PC.
- Nov. 17, 1995 - Sonic Labyrinth is released in Japan for the Sega Game Gear.
- Nov. 17, 2006 - The Sony 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 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. 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, 2006 - The Nintendo Wii is released in North America.
- Nov. 21, 1992 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are released in Japan.
- Nov. 21, 1997 - Sonic R is released in Europe for the Sega Saturn.
- 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. 23, 1993 - Sonic Spinball is released in North America for the Sega Genesis, along with 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.
- Nov. 24, 1996 - Sonic Christmas Blast, a special Christmas Sonic animation, airs on USA Network Television.
- Nov. 25, 1993 - 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 only 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. 27, 1998 - The Sega Dreamcast is released in Japan.
- Nov. 30, 1996 - Sonic 3D Blast is released in North America for the Sega Saturn.
- 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
- Dec. 1, 1991 - The Sega CD is released in Japan.
- 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. 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. 10, 1993 - Sonic Spinball is released in Japan for the Sega Genesis.
- Dec. 10, 2001 - Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is released in Japan for the Nintendo GameCube.
- Dec. 10, 2005 - The Microsoft Xbox 360 is released in Japan.
- Dec. 13, 1996 - Sonic Blast (called G-Sonic in Japan) is released there for the Sega Game Gear.
- Dec. 15, 2005 - 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, 2003 - Sonic Battle is released in Japan for the Game Boy Advance.
- 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. 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. 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.
- Dec. 22, 1999 - Sonic the Hedgehog makes an appearance on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, giving out Sega Dreamcasts to the audience.
- Dec. 23, 1998 - Sonic Adventure is released in Japan for the Sega Dreamcast.
- Dec. 28, 1991 - Sonic the Hedgehog (Game Gear) is released in Japan.
- 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.