January 19

In 1978, the last original German-made Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the assembly line at the VW plant in Emden. The Beetle continues to be manufactured in Latin America until 2003.

In 1977, snow falls in the US city of Miami, Florida. It is the only time in the history of the city that snowfall has occurred.

January 20

In 1964, Meet The Beatles, The Beatles' first official US release, hits stores.

In 1841, the island of Hong Kong is ceded to Great Britain. It returns to Chinese control in July 1997.

January 21

Happy Birthday to American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall, better known as Cat Power (1972).

In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI is convicted of treason and executed by guillotine.

January 22

In 1984, the Apple Macintosh, the first consumer computer to popularise the computer mouse, is introduced to the public via a television commercial.

In 2003, scientists in China report that they have discovered the fossilised remains of a dinosaur with four feathered wings.

January 23

In 1986, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts rock legends Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley as its first members.

In 1973, US President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached to end the Vietnam War.

January 24

Today and tomorrow, enjoy performances from T-Bone, Kai-Jo Brothers, Teddy Ska and more at the annual Reggae Festival in Pai, Maehongson. Shows on both days start at 6 pm at the Pai Treehouse Resort. Tickets are 390 to 700 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 565 3456.

In 2006, Disney agrees to buy Pixar Animation Studios for $7.4 billion (259 billion baht).

January 25

Today is the last day at Kathmandu Gallery on Pan Road in Silom to see The Last Chinatown, an exhibition by Austin Bush who spent a year photographing the Chinese community in Yaowarat. The gallery is open daily from 11 am to 7 pm. For more information, call 02 234 6700.

It's also the last day at 100 Tonson Gallery on Ploenchit Road to see A Leg Up Society, an exhibition of multimedia installations by local artist Chatchai Puipia, in collaboration with other artists. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. For more information, call 02 684 1527.