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July 14

Happy Birthday to American actor and star of hit TV series Lost, Matthew Fox (1966).

In 2001, it is announced that Beijing will host the 2008 Olympics. It is the first time that China is awarded the games.

July 15

Until August 17 at Gossip Gallery on Sukhumvit Soi 28, see Dimension of Faith, an exhibition by Thai artist Poramat Lueng-on that explores faith, religion and nature. The gallery is open daily from 10:30 am to 10 pm. For more information, call 02 258 6247.

In 1997, spree killer Andrew Phillip Cunanan guns down famous fashion designer Gianni Versace outside his home in Miami, Florida.

July 16

In 1955, Disneyland theme park opens in Anaheim, California.

In 2005, J.K. Rowling�s novel Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is released, selling more than 9 million copies in the first 24 hours of sales.

July 17

Until July 27, see We Will Rock You, a stage musical featuring the music of rock legends Queen and writer Ben Elton. Shows start at 7:30 pm at Muang Thai Ratchadalai Theatre. Tickets are 1,000 to 4,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 262 3456.

In 1968, The Beatles� animated feature film Yellow Submarine premiers at the London Pavilion.

July 18

Birthday wishes go out to American actor and muscleman Vin Diesel (1967).

In 1953, at Sun Records� Memphis Recording Service, Elvis Presley makes his first recording.

July 19

In 1980, David Bowie makes his stage debut, playing the title role in the play The Elephant Man.

See Silly Fools and Ebola rock the stage at the One Way Concert. The show starts at 6 pm at Indoor Stadium Huamark. Tickets are 500 to 1,200 baht at Thai Ticketmajor.

July 20

In 1965, Bob Dylan�s most successful hit single, �Like a Rolling Stone,� is released.

In 1969, the Apollo 11 mission lands the first men on the moon.