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April 14

In 1912, the British passenger liner Titanic hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic. It sinks the following morning, killing 1,503.

In 1927, in Gothenburg, Sweden, the first Volvo car is released.

April 15

Until April 23 at Conference of Birds gallery on Silom Road, see Pig�s Eye, an exhibition of sculptural installations. Artist Tuksina Pipitkul explores political issues relating to the public slaughter of 4,000 pigs in Nakhon Pathom by rural Thai farmers protesting the falling price of pork. The gallery is open daily from noon to 8 pm. For more information, call 084 928 1152.

In 1955, in Des Plaines, Illinois, Ray Kroc opens the first McDonald�s franchise.

April 16

Birthday wishes go out to a sexy Taiwanese model and actress Shu Qi (1976).

Until July 5, if you have brother or sister in Prathom 1-6 with dreams and imagination, have them enter the Honda ASIMO Super Idea Contest. This year�s theme is From the Power of Dreams to Future Inventions. Winners receive the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Plaque and scholarships valued at more than 100,000 baht. For more information, call 02 274 0671.

April 17

In 1964, The Rolling Stones� self-titled debut album is released in the UK.

In 1875, British Army officer Sir Neville Chamberlain is believed to have invented the game snooker.

April 18

In 1984, doctors perform scalp surgery on Michael Jackson in Los Angeles to treat injuries that the pop star sustained when his hair caught fire during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.

In 1853, the first train in Asia begins running from Bombay to Tanna.

April 19

Happy Birthday to American actress Kate Hudson (1979).

In 1956, actress Grace Kelly becomes Princess Grace when she marries Prince Rainier III of Monaco.

April 20

It�s the last day to see Dialogue, an exhibition of paintings by brothers Maitree, Rittee and Thawatchai Homthong, at Gossip Gallery on Sukhumvit Road. The artists explore issues of global warming, hoping to encourage viewers to think about the problem. The gallery is open from 10:30 am to 07 pm. For more information, call 02 258 6247.

To celebrate its 85th Anniversary, the Thai Film Foundation presents a concert featuring many veteran singers, performing popular songs from classic Thai movies. The concert starts at noon at the Golden Dome Theatre on Ratchadapisek Road. Tickets are 500 to 1,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 262 3456.