Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, was founded.
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Theatrical 'Oh! Calcutta!' opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.
The Indian Space Research Organization's Mars Orbiter Mission probe reached Mars' orbit after 298 days.
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.
The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.
