Dateline

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November 1

In 1916, New Yorker Mary Jacob gets the patent for the first modern bra, which is made from two handkerchiefs, ribbon and cord. You can probably guess how they were used.

In 1800, US President John Adams becomes the first president to live in the White House. Before that, presidents camped in the gardens.

November 2

In 2001, the animated movie Monsters, Inc. opens. The film records the best debut ever for an animated film and the sixth best of all time. Who needs real actors after all?

November 3

In 1998, Batman creator Bob Kane dies at the age of 83.

In 1839, the first Opium War between China and Britain erupts. If you read the Editor�s Note regularly, you�ll know why.

November 4

In 1922, the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen in Egypt is discovered. Everyone involved was then cursed and died. Probably.

Enjoying birthday parties today are rapper Sean P. Diddy Puff Daddy (whatever) Combs (1970) and actor Matthew McConaughey (1969).

November 5

Singer Bryan Adams celebrates his 45th birthday today. You too can celebrate by not playing his music.

Until November 7, Dream Box stages Khukam The Musical at 8 pm at Bangkok Playhouse. Tickets are 800, 1,000, 1,200 and 1,500 baht. Call 02 262 3456.

November 6

On November 6 and 7, the Nang Lerng Horseracing Stadium is hosting the Heineken Fat Festival # 4. The festival features concerts from Thai and foreign artists, indie film screenings and CD booths. Free tickets are available at DJ Siam, Nong Tha Prachan, House RCA, Comfort Zone and Movie Walk at Siam Discovery. For more information, call 02 641 5394 or visit www.thisisclick.com.

November 7

In 1999, Tiger Woods becomes the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win four straight tournaments. He�s half-Thai, don�t you know.