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June 4

In 2003, Amazon.com announces that the company received more than 1 million pre-orders for the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Birthday wishes go out to actress Angelina Jolie (1975).

June 5

In 1956, Elvis Presley introduces his new single �Hound Dog� on the hit television programme The Milton Berle Show, shocking the audience with his suggestive hip movements.

In 1944, a US B-29 bombing raid hits the Japanese rail line in Bangkok. It is the first Allied bombing of Thailand in World War II.

June 6

Don�t miss the exhibition football match featuring the Thai National Team versus the Netherlands National Team. The game kicks off at 6 pm at Rajamangala National Stadium. Tickets are 200 to 1,000 baht at Thai Ticketmaster. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

n 2002, an asteroid estimated to be 10 metres across enters Earth�s atmosphere and explodes over the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Libya with a force of more than 26 kilotons.

June 7

In 1993, famous singer Prince changes his name to an unpronounceable symbol.

In 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupts, sending a huge cloud of ash and gas 7 kilometres into the atmosphere.

June 8

It�s the last day to see the musical Fah Ja Rod Sai. The story of love and intrigue features favourite stars Moss Pathipan, Vit AF, Nat Myria, Ya Ya Ying and many more. The show starts 7:30 pm at Ratchadalai Theatre on Ratchadapisek Road. Tickets are 500 to 2,500 baht at Thai Ticketmaster.

Birthday wishes go out to American rapper-producer Kanye West (1977).

June 9

In 1946, King Bhumibol Adulyadej accedes to the throne of Thailand. He is currently the world�s longest-reigning monarch.

Enjoy the romantic songs of singer-pianist Tor+ at the Brand�s Living in C Major With Tor+ concert. The music starts at 7 pm at Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon. Tickets are 600 to 2,000 baht at Thai Ticketmaster.

June 10

Until the end of the month at Thavibu Gallery on Silom Road, see paintings by young Thai artist Warawut Intorn. The artist uses pencil, charcoal, Chinese ink and acrylic paint on paper to express inner feelings and personal experiences. Gallery hours are 11 am to 7 pm Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, call 02 266 5454.

In 1947, Swedish automobile manufacturer Saab produces its first car.