Theatrical “Oh! Calcutta!” opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.
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The Indian Space Research Organization's Mars Orbiter Mission probe reached Mars' orbit after 298 days.
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, was founded.
The American biographical drama movie 'The Social Network' was released at the New York Film Festival.
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.
KFC opened its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.