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December 21In 1937, the world's first full-length animated movie, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, premieres in Los Angeles. In 1941, during World War II, a formal treaty of alliance between Thailand and Japan is signed at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok. |
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December 22Until January 31 at Ardel Gallery of Modern Art on Boromratchonnanee Road, see Matters Printed, an exhibition by 25 printmakers from Macau. The exhibition shows the potential and development of young Macau artists. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 422 2092. In 1956, Colo, the first gorilla to be bred in captivity, is born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, US. |
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December 23In 1972, Imagine, a TV film by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, is first shown. In 1970, the top part of the North Tower of the World Trade Center is fitted in New York. With a height of 417 metres, it is the tallest building in the world at the time.
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December 24Happy Birthday to American fashion designer Kate Spade (1962). In 1914, during World War I, the Christmas truce begins, as German and British soldiers cease fighting to chat and play football together. |
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December 25It’s Christmas Day, so let’s celebrate! In 1974, Cyclone Tracy hits Darwin, Australia, destroying more than 70 percent of the buildings in the city. |
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December 26Today and tomorrow, celebrate the winter season in Chiang Mai at the 5th annual Chiang Mai Jazz Festival. Enjoy great food, drinks, and performances by some of the best jazz bands in Thailand, as well as international musicians. The festival starts at 6pm at Promenada Resort Mall. Tickets are 750 to 1,300 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. Today is the last day at various locations in the Ari area of Bangkok to see Root Strata, a show by a dynamic group of young emerging international photographers, all studying at Stamford International University. See the photos and pick up the Seed Ari Art Map from FabCafe Bangkok, Porcupine Café, Aran Bicicletta and Tokyo Bike. For more details, go to www.facebook.com/theseedcollective |
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December 27In 1927, the popular musical play Show Boat opens on Broadway, New York City. In 1964, the popular American female group The Supremes make their first TV appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
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