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February 4

Today is the last day to see My Girl at Galerie N on Wireless Road. Thai artist Thepsakdi Thongnopakoon reflects the inner beauty of body forms in his paintings. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. For more information, call 02 654 0522.

In 1789, George Washington is unanimously elected to be the first president of the United States by the US Electoral College.

February 5

Happy Birthday to Thailand�s martial arts superstar and actor Tony Jaa (1976).

Every Sunday until the end of this month at Double A Tower on Silom Road, get ready for the university entrance exams with free tutorials. The tutors are from top-tier institutes, and subjects covered include mathematics, physics, chemistry and English.

For more information, call the Double A hotline at 1759, or visit http://www.doubleabooktower.com.

February 6

In 1971, during the Apollo 14 mission, NASA astronaut Alan Shepard becomes the first person to hit a golf ball on the Moon.

In 1943, legendary singer Frank Sinatra makes his debut on the Your Hit Parade radio show.

February 7

Today is the last day to see the International Film Festival at Chulalongkorn University. All films have English subtitles. Screenings start at 5 pm with free admission. For more information, call 02 218 4802.

In 1979, Pluto moves inside Neptune�s orbit for the first time since either planet is known to science.

February 8

Today is the last day to see Nice and Naughty at Nospace Gallery on Sukhumvit Soi 71. This is the first solo exhibition by up-and-coming young artist Charuorn Thongthai and features paintings with a fresh, catchy and unique style. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 8 pm. For more information, call 086 789 8966.

In 1975, Queen�s first hit single �Killer Queen� is released.

February 9

Birthday wishes go out to Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi (1979).

In 1964, The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a record-breaking 73 million viewers.

February 10

In 1993, Michael Jackson grants his first interview in 15 years to Oprah Winfrey. In the interview, Jackson claims that he has had very little plastic surgery.

In 1931, New Delhi becomes the capital of India.