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May 5

Happy birthday to British R&B singer Craig David (1981).

In 1950, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned King Rama IX of Thailand.

May 6

In 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

In 1983, the Hitler diaries are revealed to be a hoax after experts examine the books and conclude that they are fake.

May 7

Until June 28 at H Gallery on Sathorn Soi 12, see Cease to Begin, an exhibition of acrylic, glitter and gold leaf paintings by Thai artist Somneuk Huangtanapan. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday from noon until 6 pm. For more information, call 02 234 7556.

In 1946, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, later renamed Sony, is founded with a team of about 20 employees.

May 8

In 1970, the final original Beatles album, Let it Be, is released.

In 1886, pharmacist John Styth Pemberton invents the drink that will later be named Coca-Cola.

May 9

Until May 11, catch pop singer Jennifer Kim in the combined concert and talk show Kim Raider Vs X-Men. Special guests will include Kong Nuvo and Koh Tee. The concert starts at 7 pm at Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon. Tickets are 1,000 to 2,500 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 262 3456.

In 1965, legendary singer Bob Dylan plays the first of two sold-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

May 10

Happy Birthday to Irish singer and U2 frontman Bono (1960).

Today and tomorrow from 11 am to 5 pm at the Core Family Wellness Centre on Sukhumvit Soi 53, join the fun of Caravan�s workshop for teens with Australian actress Anna Voronoff. Participants will flex their creative muscles and develop their artistic skills with a physical method of improvisation called Viewpoints. For more information, call 02 662 6662.

May 11

Artist Society presents Anticipation, a unique event combining classical music and live painting. Thai soprano Sophie Tanapura and pianist Elvira Galioullina will inspire Russell Fadavi to create a painting on canvas during the performance. Proceeds go to the Fuen Jai Foundation to help the underprivileged in Klong Toey. The performance starts at 5 pm at Thailand Cultural Center. Tickets are 1,500 baht at Thai Ticketmajor.

In 1924, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies to form Mercedes-Benz.