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December 28In 1612, Galileo Galilei becomes the first astronomer to observe the planet Neptune. In 1767, King Taksin is crowned king of Siam and Thonburi is established as the capital. |
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December 29Electronic music lovers shouldn’t miss the debut performance of French DJ David Guetta in Thailand. As part of Output Festival 2015, expect to hear many of Guetta's hits and tunes from his third album, One Love, which sold more than three million copies. The concert starts 5 pm at Bitec Bangna Hall 106. Tickets are 2,415 to 2,625 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. In 1916, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, the first novel by Irish author James Joyce, is first published in book form by American publisher B. W. Huebsch. |
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December 30Birthday wishes go out to American singer-songwriter and writer Patti Smith (1946). In 1999, The Beatles' lead guitarist George Harrison is attacked in his home by an intruder with a knife. Following the attack, Harrison is hospitalised with more than 40 stab wounds. |
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December 31In 2004, the 509 metre-tall Taipei 101, at the time the tallest skyscraper in the world, officially opens in Taipei. Today is the last day at Thavibu Gallery on Silom Road to see Changing Seasons, an exhibition by Vietnamese artist Pham An Hai, whose oil paintings are inspired by landscapes, cityscapes and nature. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 266 5454. |
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January 1Best wishes for a happy New Year! In 1999, the Euro currency is introduced for the first time. |
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January 2Happy Birthday to American actress and singer Kate Bosworth (1983). In 1959, Luna 1, the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon and to orbit the Sun, is launched by the Soviet Union. |
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January 3Today is the last day at 100 Tonson Gallery on Ploenchit Road to see Sites of Solitude/Celluloid Traces, an exhibition by local artist Chatchai Puipia featuring films of the artist talking about his past, present and imagined future. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday, from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 684 1527. In 1977, Apple Computer is incorporated. |
