2017
Large pieces of plastic polystyrene were found in the middle of the Arctic Ocean.[1]
2014
The Indian Space Research Organization's Mars Orbiter Mission probe reached Mars' orbit after 298 days.[1]
2012
China banned all literature from Japan or by Japanese authors.[1]
2010
The American biographical drama movie 'The Social Network' was released at the New York Film Festival.[1]
2007
The American Sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory', premiered on CBS.[1]
1991
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.[1]
1984
Paul McCartney released his song 'No More Lonely Nights.'[1]
1976
Theatrical 'Oh! Calcutta!' opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.[1]
1952
KFC opened its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.[1]
1950
Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet.[1]
1946
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, was founded.[1]
1841
The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.[1]
1789
The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act.[1]
1493
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.[1]