The American biographical drama movie “The Social Network” was released at the New York Film Festival.
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China banned all literature from Japan or by Japanese authors.
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, was founded.
The Sultan of Brunei rewarded British adventurer James Brooke by granting him control of Sarawak.
The American Sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory', premiered on CBS.