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January 25Birthday wishes go out to American singer-songwriter and actress Alicia Keys (1981). In 1949, the first Emmy Awards are presented in Los Angeles. |
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January 26Until February 28 at Kathmandu Photo Gallery on Pan Road, see Lonely in Bangkok, an exhibition by French photographer Jean-Sebastien Faure. The collection of 16 images depict his loneliness and disorientation in Bangkok over four years. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 234 6700. In 2001, an earthquake hits Gujarat, India, causing more than 20,000 deaths. |
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January 27In 1984, American pop star Michael Jackson suffers burns to his scalp in an accident while filming a Pepsi commercial in Los Angeles. In 1983, digging completes on the first shaft of the Seikan Tunnel, the world's longest undersea tunnel between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. |
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January 28In 1958, the Lego company patents the design of its Lego bricks. Every brick produced since 1958 can still lock together with bricks produced today. Today is the last day at The Gallery at Pullman Bangkok Hotel G on Silom Road to see Popkapi, the latest series of paintings by local artist Jakkrit Chewapanya. The show features a colourful collection of self-portraits expressing his light-hearted outlook on life. The gallery is open daily, from 10 am to 5 pm. For more details call 02 238 1991. |
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January 29Until January 31, jazz lovers shouldn’t miss the chance to join the Thailand International Jazz Conference 2016, an annual event that features concerts by jazz musicians from all over the world. There are also workshops on topics including jazz performance, solo improvisation and recording. The three-day event is held at the College of Music, Mahidol University Salaya campus. Tickets are 500 to 3,000 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. In 1886, Karl Benz patents his Motorwagen, the first successful gasoline-driven automobile. |
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January 30In 1971, Carole King's Tapestry album is released and goes on to sell 24 million copies worldwide. In 1969, the Beatles stage their final public performance on the roof of their record company building in London. The 42-minute concert is stopped by the police. |
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January 31In 2010, James Cameron’s epic science fiction movie Avatar becomes the first film to gross over $2 billion worldwide. In 2010, American pop singer Beyoncé sets a Grammy record for females as she wins six awards, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for I Am… Sasha Fierce. |
