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September 19
Until October 9 at Ardel Gallery of Modern Art on Thonglor Soi 10, see Illusory Heaven, an exhibition of paintings by Thai artist Nawin Biadklang that explore human desire. The gallery is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm. For more information, call 02 422 2092.
In 2006, the Thai military stages a coup in Bangkok. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
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September 20
In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival is held in France.
In 1891, in the US state of Massachusetts, the first gasoline-powered car is driven.
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September 21
In 1937, J. R. R. Tolkien's popular fantasy novel, The Hobbit, is published for the first time.
In 1993, Nirvana's third and final studio album, In Utero, is released.
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September 22
Happy Birthday to Australian musician and writer Nick Cave (1957).
In 1888, the first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published.
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September 23
2002, the first public version of the web browser Mozilla Firefox is released.
In 1889, Nintendo Koppai, later renamed Nintendo Company Limited, is founded by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce the Hanafuda card game.
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September 24
Today and tomorrow, see Gun- Napat Injaiuea at his first official live event, Gun The Star In Concert. See Gun with special guests Paowalee, Tono The Star, Mudmee and many more at 7 pm at Royal Paragon Hall. Tickets are 500 to 2,500 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456.
In 1948, the Honda Motor Company is founded in Japan.
