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April 7

Until June 5 at the Jim Thompson Art Center on Soi Kasemsan, Rama 1 Road, see Tomyam Pladib, a contemporary art show by Japanese and Thai artists who portray different views of their cross-cultural experiences. The exhibition features works by renowned artists Yoshitomo Nara, Apichatpong Weerasthakul, Ryota Suzuki and more. The gallery is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 02 612 6741.

In 1805, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Beethoven conducts the first public performance of his Third Symphony.

April 8

In 1767, the Ayutthaya Kingdom falls to Burmese invaders.

In 1986, veteran actor and director Clint East-wood is elected mayor of Carmel, California.

April 9

In 1965, The Rolling Stones make their first live appearance on British TV�s Ready Steady Go!

Happy birthday to The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr (1979).

April 10

In 1953, Warner Brothers releases House of Wax, the first 3-D movie to be released by a major Hollywood studio.

In 1978, Volkswagen becomes the first non-American automobile manufacturer to build cars in the US, opening a plant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

April 11

Birthday wishes go out to English R&B singer Joss Stone (1987).

In 1905, Albert Einstein first publishes his theory of special relativity.

April 12

Catch the first concert in Thailand from Korean boy band Five Treasure Island. They hit the stage at 7 pm at Royal Paragon Hall in Siam Paragon. Tickets are 1,500 to 4,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

In 1992, Disneyland Resort Paris opens in the eastern suburbs of the French capital. It is the second international Disney resort property.

April 13

In 1970, an oxygen tank aboard Apollo 13 explodes, preventing a planned moon landing and putting the crew in peril.

In 1997, at the age of 21, Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament. He also sets a record by finishing at 18 under par.