In 2000, American rapper Eminem releases his third album, The Marshall Mathers LP. It becomes the fastest-selling studio album by any solo artist in American music history, going on to sell more than 32 million copies worldwide.
In 1995, the first version of the Java programming language is released.
May 24
In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City opens to traffic after 14 years of construction.
In 1992, Thai Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon resigns following pro-democracy protests.
May 25
In 1977, the epic American space movie Star Wars is released.
It’s the last day for any university students who want to show their creativity and win amazing prizes to enter the Wanderlust Art & Fashion Contest. Teams of 1-3 persons can send their designs for art installations under the theme of travel and discovery. Entries will be displayed during the Wanderlust exhibition at Sofitel So Bangkok from Aug 1 to Sept 30. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/wanderlustcontest, or call 02 624 0000.
May 26
In 1897, Dracula, a novel by the Irish author Bram Stoker, is published.
In 2008, severe flooding begins in eastern and southern China that will go on to cause 252 deaths and force 1.3 million people to leave their homes.
May 27
In 1986, the popular role-playing video game Dragon Quest is released in Japan.
In 2006, the 6.4-magnitude Yogyakarta earthquake hits Java, killing more than 5,700 people.
May 28
Happy Birthday to American singer-songwriter and Moldy Peaches guitarist Adam Green (1981).
In 2002, the last steel girder is removed from the site of the World Trade Center, ending the clean-up following the 9/11 attacks.
May 29
Today is the last day at H Gallery on Sathorn Road to see Future's Ruin, an exhibition by American photographer Philip Jablon who explores the experience of stand-alone cinemas. The series covers history, cultural identity and national heritage. The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm. For more details call 085 021 5508.
Birthday wishes go out to American actress Annette Bening (1958).
