Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, later renamed to Sony, was founded with approximately 20 employees.
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A NASA X-ray astronomy space telescope called 'Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 53' was launched into space.
The Democratic Republic of Georgia's independence was recognized by the Soviet Union.
Ludwig van Beethoven's 9th (Chorale) Symphony premiered in Vienna.
The sci-fi film 'The Fifth Element,' written and directed by Luc Besson, was released.
The first inaugural ball was held.
