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April 27In 1981, research and development company Xerox PARC introduces the computer mouse. In 2006, construction begins on the 104-story One World Trade Center, the tallest building in New York City. |
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April 28Until the end of May at Ardel’s Third Place Gallery on Sukhumvit 63, see Bizarre Land, a photography exhibition by Charit Pusiri that explores recklessness and indifference in Thai society. The gallery is opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. For more details, call 02 422 2092. In 1950, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej marries Queen Sirikit. |
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April 29In 1967, American singer Aretha Franklin releases her iconic, chart-topping single “Respect” in the US. In 1968, the controversial musical Hair, a product of the hippie counter-culture of the 1960s, opens at the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway, New York City. |
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April 30Birthday wishes go out to Canadian indie rock singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco (1990). In 1938, the animated cartoon short Porky’s Hare Hunt debuts in movie theaters. The film introduces Happy Rabbit, a character that is later developed into Bugs Bunny. |
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May 1In 1930, the dwarf planet Pluto is officially named. In 1989, Disney-MGM Studios opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. |
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May 2Happy Birthday to English singer-songwriter and actress Lily Allen (1985). In 2014, two mudslides devastate Badakhshan, Afghanistan, killing an estimated more than 2,000 people. |
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May 3Classical music fans shouldn’t miss Hikotaro Yazaki and the SSMS Orchestra in concert. Expect to hear music by Carl Maria von Weber, Koussevitzky and Beethoven from 5 pm at Mahisorn Hall, SCB Park. Tickets are 100 to 600 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 1973, the 108-story Sears Tower in Chicago is completed. At the time it is the world’s tallest building. |
