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November 30In 1982, Michael Jackson's second solo album, Thriller is released. It goes on to sell over 50 million copies, becoming the best-selling album in history. In 1872, the first-ever international football match takes place in Glasgow, between Scotland and England. The match ends in a 0-0 draw. |
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December 1Until December 26 at Kathmandu Photo Gallery on Pan Road, see Under the Bridge, an exhibition by British photographer Andrew McNeill that presents dramatic black-and-white portraits of homeless people in his hometown. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details, call 02 234 6700. In 1984, NASA deliberately crashes a Boeing 720 airliner in California, to acquire data and test new safety technologies. |
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December 2Birthday wishes go out to American actress and producer Lucy Liu (1968). In 1993, drug lord Pablo Escobar is shot and killed by Colombian police. |
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December 3In 1994, the first PlayStation video game console is released in Japan In 1976, an assassination attempt is made on Bob Marley. He is shot twice but recovers and plays a concert two days later. |
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December 4In 1954, the first Burger King restaurant opens in Miami. In 1980, English rock group Led Zeppelin officially disbands following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25. |
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December 5It’s Father’s Day, so don’t forget to be nice to your dad! In 1968, the Rolling Stones’ classic album Beggar's Banquet is released. |
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December 6See veteran pop duo Byrd & Heart in their special concert Winter Breeze in Khao Yai. Special guests include Wan Thanakrit and Pun Paibulkiat. The concert takes place from 4 pm until late at Rancho Charnvee Resort and Country Club, Khao Yai. Tickets are 1,500 to 3,000 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. In 1953, Vladimir Nabokov completes his controversial novel Lolita. |
