Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, was founded.
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Almost 50,000 Jews were transported to Israel, known as Operation Magic Carpet.
Theatrical 'Oh! Calcutta!' opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.
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.
