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February 24In 2013, at the 85th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, the film Argo wins best picture, while Daniel Day-Lewis wins the award for best actor and Jennifer Lawrence wins for best actress. In 2008, Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba after nearly 50 years. |
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February 25In 2000, pop singer Britney Spears announces that in March she will be releasing her own brand of bubble gum. In 1998, rock ‘n’ roll legends Bo Diddley and Roy Orbison receive Lifetime Achievement Grammy awards. |
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February 26In 1979, the album The Great Rock N' Roll Swindle is released. It is a soundtrack album for a mockumentary film of the same name starring English punk band Sex Pistols. In 1909, Kinemacolor, the first successful colour motion picture process, is first shown to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London. |
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February 27In 1967, British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd record their first single, “Arnold Layne.” In 1992, at the age of 16, Tiger Woods becomes youngest PGA golfer in 35 years. |
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February 28Today and tomorrow, sports and music lovers shouldn’t miss Golf & Bike Fest 2014 at Khao Yai. Enjoy golfing and bicycle rides, as well as live performances by ETC, Boy Peacemaker, Jetseter, Zeal, Joey Boy and many more at 3 pm at Mountain Creek Golf Resort and Residences. Tickets are 500 to 6,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 565 3456. In 1954, the first colour television sets using the NTSC standard are offered for sale to the general public. |
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March 1Today is the last day at the Ardel Gallery of Modern Art on Boromrachonanee Road to see Secret Natural, an exhibition of stainless steel and titanium sculptures by local artist Ariya Kitticharoenwiwat. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 422 2092. In 1972, the Thai province of Yasothon is created after being split off from Ubon Ratchathani. |
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March 2See veteran guitarist and singer Eric Clapton at his Eric Clapton Live in Bangkok concert. Expect to hear classic hits like “Cocaine,” “Wonderful Tonight,” “Bell Bottom Blues,” “Layla” and “Sunshine of Your Love” at 8 pm at Impact Arena. Tickets are 1,000 to 6,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. In 1983, after previously being available only in Japan, Compact Discs and players are released for the first time in the United States and other markets. |
