April 11
Happy Birthday to English singer-songwriter Joss Stone (1987).
In 2012, an 8.2-magnitude earthquake off northern Sumatra hits Indonesia, triggering a tsunami which strikes the island of Nias.
April 12
Until the end of the week at RMA Institute on Sukhumvit Soi 22, see Lucid Beach, an art exhibition by Singapore-based artist Rizib?. The exhibition showcases his prints, paintings and drawings in which visual storytelling merges memory and fiction. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 663 0809.
In 1992, Disneyland Paris opens under its original name of Euro Disneyland.
April 13
For the next six months don’t miss the fun of Global Carnival 2016, a world-class amusement park from Europe in the heart of Bangkok. Enjoy exciting rides for the kids and more attractions from 4 pm until late at Lumpini Square, Rama 4 Road. Tickets are available from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.
In 1997, a 21-year-old Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament.
April 14
In 1912, the British ship RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 23:40 pm and sinks in the morning of April 15. Only 710 of the 2,227 passengers and crew on board survive.
In 1865, US President Abraham Lincoln is shot in Ford's Theatre, Washington D.C., by John Wilkes Booth.
April 15
Birthday wishes go out to British actress, model and activist Emma Watson (1990).
In 1955, Ray Kroc opens his first McDonald’s franchise restaurant in Des Plaines, Illinois, US.
April 16
This Songkran, see Korea’s famous DJ Soda in concert as part of Chang Music Connection’s North Festival. The DJ will spin dance and EDM tracks from 4 pm at Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Chiang Mai. Tickets are 199 to 500 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.
In 1992, the Greek oil tanker Katina P runs aground near Mozambique, spilling 60,000 tonnes of crude oil into the ocean.
April 17
In 1964, the Ford Mustang is first introduced to the North American market.
In 1975, the Cambodian Civil War ends as the Khmer Rouge captures the capital Phnom Penh and government forces surrender.
