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October 11

The Princess of Soul Alicia Keys is gearing up for a big concert at 7 pm at Impact Arena. Tickets are 600, 1,200, 1,800 and 2,500 baht at Thai Ticketmaster. Call 02 262 3456.

Live from New York, it�s Saturday night! The late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live first airs in 1975. The show spawned such stars as Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Chris Farley, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy and a gazillion others.

October 12

Wolverine Hugh Jackman turns 36 today. He�s going to be the next James Bond, you know. Along with Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser, Clive Owen, Eric Bana and Pierce Brosnan, of course.

The Kantana Animation School is offering an animation course during school holidays. For more information call 02 690 6141 ext. 102, 103.

October 13

Birthday wishes go to singer Ashanti (1980), Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe (1982) and Britain�s first � and last � female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher (1925).

In 1812, British troops defeat American forces for possession of Canada at the Battle of Queenstown Heights. The Canadians, apparently, had no say in the matter.

October 14

Usher throws his 26th birthday party today.

In 1912, US President Theodore Roosevelt is shot while making a speech. His wound in the chest was not serious and he continued speaking. They apparently don�t make presidents like they used to.

October 15

Until October 17, Interplay Ex Studio is staging the play Naughty, Crazy, We Are The Braves at 2 pm and 7:30 pm at Bangkok Playhouse. Tickets are 500 baht and 350 baht for students at Thai Ticketmaster. Call 02 262 3456.

The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology is inviting families to join its rally to Supalai Pasak Resort Hotel in Saraburi on October 30-31. The fee is 1,200 baht and applications close today. For more information, call 02 382 0378.

October 16

Artemis Records is presenting the musical show Wai Son Phajon Hong Hun at Nimibut Gymnasium, National Stadium, Bangkok. Showtimes are 1:30 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are 350, 600 and 800 baht at Thai Ticketmaster. Call 02 262 3456.

In 1758, author Noah Webster is born. He later pens one of the first dictionaries of American English, initiating nearly 300 years of friendly fights on how the word colour is spelled.

October 17

Eminem turns 32 and celebrates by writing a song about how he hates his mother, his father, his ex-wife, America, Europe, the moon, the colour red and cheese. But isn�t little Hailie sweet?

In 1888, National Geographic first hits the news-stands. People are stunned at pictures of near-naked jungle people.