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December 15In 1939, the famous Hollywood romantic epic Gone with the Wind premieres at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. In 2001, Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa reopens after 11 years of repair work and fortification. |
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December 16In 1966, in the UK, The Jimi Hendrix Experience release their first single, “Hey Joe.” In 1946, Thailand joins the United Nations. |
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December 17In 1892, first issue of fashion and lifestyle magazine Vogue is published. In 1989, the first episode of the popular animated television comedy series The Simpsons airs in the US. |
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December 18Until January 4 at 100 Tonson Gallery on Ploenchit Road, see Days of (Endless) Meaninglessness, an exhibition of photographs recreated on canvas by local artist Phaptawan Suwankudt. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 684 1527. In 1981, Rod Stewart’s concert at the Los Angeles Forum is broadcast live via satellite to an estimated television audience of 35 million people. |
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December 19Today and tomorrow, music fans shouldn’t miss Chiang Mai Jazz Festival 4. Enjoy an evening great food and drinks while watching performances by local and international acts Martin Taylor and Alison Burns, Dee Jay Jazz Brothers Featuring Malene Mortensen, Peter Vandemoortele, Thorsten Wollmann Trio, ETC, Soul After Six and more from 6 pm at Promenada Resort Mall, Chiang Mai. Tickets are 750 to 1,200 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 2012, Park Geun-hye becomes the first female president of South Korea. |
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December 20In 1965, The Beach Boys’ popular single “Barbara Ann” is released. In 2007, Pablo Picasso’s 1904 painting Portrait of Suzanne Bloch is stolen from the São Paulo Museum of Art in Brazil. |
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December 21Birthday wishes go out to American actor Samuel L. Jackson (1948). Today is the last day at Ardel Gallery of Modern Art on Boromrachonanee Road to see Blooming, an exhibition of pottery works inspired by change by local artist Sayumporn Kasornsuwan. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 422 2092. |
