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.
Theatrical 'Oh! Calcutta!' opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.
The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.
The American Sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory', premiered on CBS.
