Dateline

April 27

Until May 24 at Space of Liberty on Ramkhamhaeng Soi 39, see Healing, a video and photo exhibition by Chaisiri Jiwarangsan and Prapat Jiwarangsan that questions whether memories can relieve present suffering. The gallery is open daily from 11 pm to 6:30 pm. For more information, call 089 770 5022.

In 1810, Beethoven composes his famous piano piece, "Für Elise."

April 28

Happy Birthday to Oscar-winning Spanish actress Penélope Cruz (1974).

In 2001, millionaire Dennis Tito becomes the world's first space tourist.

April 29

In 1967, Aretha Franklin's best-known hit single "Respect" is released.

In 1770, English explorer James Cook arrives at and names Botany Bay, Australia.

April 30

Birthday wishes go out to American actress and Spider-Man darling, Kirsten Dunst (1982).

It's the last day at Sombat Permpoon Gallery on Sukhumvit Soi 1 to see Distinguished Encounters: A Selection of Modern and Contemporary Art from Thailand. The gallery is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm. For more information, call 02 254 6040.

May 1

In 1931, The Empire State Building in New York City opens. At 102 stories high, it is the tallest building in the world at the time.

In 1930, the dwarf planet Pluto is officially named.

May 2

See local stars T-Bone, Yokee Playboy, Lipta, Groove Riders, Kai-Jo Brothers, Zom Amara and many more at the Honda Summer Festival in Hua Hin. The free festival runs from noon until late at Khao-Takiab. For more details, call 02 565 3456.

May 3

In 1986, Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park opens in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

In 1494, explorer Christopher Columbus first sights the island that is later named Jamaica.