Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, was founded.
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The American biographical drama movie 'The Social Network' was released at the New York Film Festival.
The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.
Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.
Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet.
