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March 28

In 1973, English rock band Led Zeppelin releases their fifth studio album Houses of the Holy. The album is later ranked number 148 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

In 2005, the 8.7-magnitude Sumatra earthquake hits Indonesia, killing approximately 1300 people.

March 29

In 1993, legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood wins Best Film and Best Director Oscars for his classic Western, Unforgiven.

In 1974, NASA’s Mariner 10, launched on November 3, 1973, becomes the first space probe to fly by Mercury.

March 30

See celebrated local artists Z-Myx, Yokee Playboy, Flure, Blue Shade and Helmetheads perform at Very Live: The Laser Music Show. Enjoy the two-hour concert and a dazzling laser light show from 8 pm onwards at DND on Ekkamai Soi 5/1. Tickets are 700 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

In 1939, Batman first appears in Detective Comics #27.

March 31

Today is the last day at H Gallery on Sathorn Road to see The Body You Want, an exhibition by Krit Ngamsom of works inspired by toy robots. The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm. For more details call 085 021 5508.

In 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened in Paris, France.

April 1

Don’t believe everything you hear — today is April Fools' Day!

In 1976, Apple Inc. is formed by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne.

April 2

In 1964, the Beach Boys record their hit "I Get Around," which becomes their first US No.1 single.

In 1902, Tally’s Electric Theater opens in Los Angeles, and is the first permanent movie theatre in California.

April 3

Happy Birthday to American actor, comedian, director and producer Adam Scott (1973).

In 1973, in New York City, Motorola researcher Martin Cooper makes the first ever call on a portable hand-held mobile phone.


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