KFC opened its first franchise in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
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Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's flagship airline, was founded.
The American Sitcom, 'The Big Bang Theory', premiered on CBS.
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.
The American biographical drama movie 'The Social Network' was released at the New York Film Festival.
Explorer Christopher Columbus set sail on his second voyage with a larger fleet of 17 ships.