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October 20In 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House opens. In 1977, three members of the American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd are killed when the plane they are travelling in crashes near Gillsburg, Mississippi. |
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October 21Until the end of this week, see superheroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and many more at the DC Comics Super Heroes Experience Roadshow. Enjoy the show and shop for cool DC Comics merchandise at the pop-up store at Central Plaza Bangna. For more information, call 098 256 7962. In 1994, in Seoul, 32 people are killed when the Seongsu Bridge collapses. . |
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October 22Electronic and dance music fans shouldn’t miss The First Bite, a concert featuring local acts Gene Kasidit, Boom Boom Cash, Pod Moderndog, DJ Suharit, Monkey Disco Boy Project and many more. The concert starts at 7 pm at Thunder Dome. Tickets are 800 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 1964, in Canada, a parliamentary committee selects the design for Canada’s new official flag. |
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October 23Happy Birthday to American filmmaker and director of the Evil Dead series, Sam Raimi (1959). In 2004, a powerful earthquake hits Niigata prefecture in northern Japan, killing 35 people, injuring 2,200 and leaving around 85,000 homeless or evacuated. |
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October 24In 2000, American nu metal band Linkin Park release their debut album Hybrid Theory. The album goes on to sell 27 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling debut album of the 21st century. In 2003, the supersonic passenger airline Concorde makes its last commercial flight. |
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October 25Birthday wishes go out to American singer-songwriter and actress Katy Perry (1984). In 1969, English rock group Pink Floyd release their fourth album, the highly experimental Ummagumma. |
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October 26Today is the last day at Kathmandu Photo Gallery on Pan Road to see Red Dream & Black Rites, an exhibition by local photographer Harit Srikhao. The gallery is open daily from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 234 6700. In 1863, the Football Association, the oldest football association in the world, is formed in London. |
