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	January 26 In 1905, the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, is discovered at the Premier Mine near Pretoria in South Africa. In 1965, Hindi becomes the official language of India.
	January 27 In 1956, Elvis Presley releases his first million-selling single, “Heartbreak Hotel.” The song is later included on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2006, Western Union discontinues its Telegram and Commercial Messaging services.
	January 28 Until February 8 at Tang Contemporary Art at The Silom Galleria on Silom Road, see Predetermined, an exhibition of paintings and sculptures of mythological animals by local artist Prasert Yodkaew. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 630 1114. In 1958, the Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks. The original bricks are still compatible with the ones produced today.
	January 29 Until March 14 at Ardel’s Third Place Gallery on Thonglor Soi 10, see What Are We Drinking?, an exhibition of glass and porcelain installations representing drinks and bottles by local artist Nino Sarabutra. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 422 2092. In 1861, Kansas is admitted as the 34th state of the US.
	January 30 From today until Sunday, see the annual three-day Thailand International Jazz Conference. The event features jazz workshops and three evenings of concerts by George Garzone Trio, Lage Lund Trio, Jetset’er, Mahidol University Jazz Orchestra, Silpakorn University Jazz Orchestra and many more from 10 am until 11 pm at Mahidol University. Tickets are 500 to 3,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 1971, Carole King’s hit album Tapestry is released. The album is one of the best-selling of all time, with more than 25 million copies sold worldwide.
	January 31 Happy Birthday to English singer-songwriter with the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd, John Lydon (1956). In 1990, the first McDonald’s in the Soviet Union opens in Moscow.
	February 1 Birthday wishes go out to English indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Marling (1990). In 1972, Kuala Lumpur officially becomes a city by a royal charter granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia.

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