A NASA X-ray astronomy space telescope called “Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 53” was launched into space.
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The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, premiered in the US.
The World Health Organization approved the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.
The first inaugural ball was held.
Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, later renamed to Sony, was founded with approximately 20 employees.
The sci-fi film 'The Fifth Element,' written and directed by Luc Besson, was released.
