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March 21

Birthday wishes go out to English actor, singer, director and producer Gary Oldman (1958).

In 2006, social media site Twitter is founded.

March 22

In 1963, the Beatles' first album, Please Please Me, is released in the UK.

In 2013, at least 37 Burmese are killed in a fire at a refugee camp near Ban Mae in Chiang Mai province.

March 23

Happy Birthday to English singer-songwriter Damon Albarn, member of Blur, Gorillaz and The Good, the Bad & the Queen (1968).

In 1996, Taiwan holds its first direct elections and chooses Lee Teng-hui as President.

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March 24

Today is the last day at Ardel’s Third Place Gallery on Thonglor Soi 10 to see See Saw Seen V, a photography exhibition by 11 local artists. The show is about experiencing different aspects of our surroundings that help create ideas and feelings. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 422 2092.

In 1958, 23-year-old rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley joins the US Army to fulfil his military service.

March 25

In 1655, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is discovered by Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens.

In 1969, the Beatle’s John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono start their two-week stay in bed in the Amsterdam Hilton hotel to promote peace.

March 26

Escape the heat of summer to enjoy a music event by the beach at Ocean in Love. Enjoy many popular artists such as Ben Chalatit, Jetset’er, Season Five, ETC, Pause, Q Flure and many more from 3 pm onwards at Suan Buak Haad Park, Cha-am. Tickets are 1,200 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

In 1975, the film Tommy premieres in London. The movie is based on the rock opera by The Who.

March 27

In 1952, Sun Records is founded by Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee. The label is renowned for launching the careers of numerous legends including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash.

In 2013, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes near Taipei, Taiwan, injuring 97 people.


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