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November 10In 1978, English punk rock band The Clash release their second album, Give ‘Em Enough Rope. The album is also the group’s first official US release. In 1983, Bill Gates introduces the Windows 1.0 personal computer operating system. |
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November 11Until December 7 at Ardel’s Third Place Gallery on Thonglor Soi 10, see Genii Loci, an exhibition of sculptures, architecture and furniture design inspired by traditional Thai culture by Rush Pleansuk. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 422 2092. In 2012, a strong earthquake hits northern Myanmar, killing at least 26 people. |
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November 12Birthday wishes go out to beautiful American actress Anne Hathaway (1982). In 2003, Shanghai Transrapid sets a new world record for commercial railway systems with a speed of 501 kilometres per hour. |
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November 13In 1940, in New York, Walt Disney’s popular and ground-breaking animated film Fantasia is first released. In 2002, in the largest environmental disaster in the history of both Spain and Portugal, the Prestige oil tanker sinks off the Galician coast and causes a huge oil spill. |
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November 141952, the first regular UK Singles Chart is published for the first time in the New Musical Express. In 1991, after 13 years of exile, Cambodian Prince Norodom Sihanouk returns to Phnom Penh. |
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November 15Don’t miss the fun of the Single Festival 2: Once Upon a Dream event featuring popular local bands Desktop Error, Lomosonic, Scrubb, Slot Machine, Sqweez Animal, Barbies, Tattoo Colour, 25 Hours and many more from 4 pm until late at Bitec Bangna. Tickets are 1,200 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 1990, NASA launches their STS-38 Space Shuttle satellite deployment mission. |
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November 16In 1959, the famous musical The Sound of Music opens on Broadway, New York City. In 1945, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, better known as UNESCO, is founded. |
