The Mummy, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Brendan Fraser, premiered in the US.
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The Democratic Republic of Georgia's independence was recognized by the Soviet Union.
The sci-fi film 'The Fifth Element,' written and directed by Luc Besson, was released.
A NASA X-ray astronomy space telescope called 'Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 53' was launched into space.
President Gerald Ford declares an end to the 'Vietnam Era.'
The first inaugural ball was held.
