DATELINE

May 28

It's been 20 years since five-time Grammy Award-winner Christopher Cross last played in Thailand; now he's back in town to perform his greatest hits from the '80s. The concert kicks off at 7 pm at Thailand Cultural Center's Main Hall. Tickets are 600 to 2,500 baht at Thai Ticketmaster. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

May 29

In 1985, 39 football fans are killed and 400 are injured during a riot at a European Cup football match at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium.

In 1997, American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley drowns while swimming with a friend off Mud Island in Memphis, Tennessee.

May 30

In 1997, Neil Young cancels his European tour after injuring his finger while slicing a ham sandwich.

In 2003, Air France's Concorde supersonic aircraft makes its final flight.

May 31

Today is the last day to see Saim Arts: Tri-oungsaism at Patravadi Theatre on Arun Amarin Road. Prominent artist Yossanan Yammuang shows his modern, experimental and abstract art alongside masterpieces by well-known artists like Pratueng Amchareon, Suchart Wongthong and Pan Buapradit. Gallery hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily. For more information, call 02 412 72

June 1

Birthday wishes go out to Canadian singer Alanis Morissette (1974).

In 1954, in the Peanuts comic strip, Linus' security blanket makes its debut.

June 2

98 Banana FM and GMM Grammy proudly present the concert team-up of superstar singers Da Endorphine, Beau Sunita and Amp Saowaluk. The musical excitement starts at 7 pm at Thammasart University's Main Hall. Tickets are 500 to 1,000 baht at Thai Ticketmaster.

In 1999, the Bhutan Broadcasting Service brings TV to the isolated Asian kingdom for the first time.

June 3

In 1977, reggae stars Bob Marley and the Wailers release the classic album Exodus. In 1999, Time magazine names the record the Album of the Century.

In 1968, radical feminist Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto, attempts to assassinate American artist Andy Warhol.