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October 5In 1962, Dr. No, the first film in the James Bond series, is released. In 1955, Disneyland Hotel, the first hotel to officially use the Disney name, opens to the public in California. |
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October 6Until October 18 at Adler Subhashok Gallery on Sukhumvit Soi 33, see Wu Jin, the first solo exhibition in Bangkok by Taiwanese photographer Ko Si-Chi, showcasing work from his 50 years of travel. The gallery is open daily except Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm. For more details, call 02 662 0299. In 1976, police and students clash at Thammasat University, resulting in many casualties. |
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October 7In 1963, The Beach Boys release their fourth studio album, Little Deuce Coupe. In 1982, the musical Cats opens at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre, and goes on to become the third-longest running show in Broadway history. |
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October 8Birthday wishes go out to American actor, producer, and screenwriter Matt Damon (1970). In 2005, the Kashmir earthquake occurs, killing thousands of people in parts of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. |
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October 9Happy Birthday to English singer-songwriter and producer Polly Jean Harvey (1969). In 1986, the musical The Phantom of the Opera stages its opening performance at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. |
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October 10See your favourite alternative rock acts from the 90s reunite for the special event, 90’s Concert First Album. Enjoy performances by Moderndog, Pang Nakarin, P.O.P., Friday, The Must, Dr. Kids, Tea For Three, XL Step, Smile Buffalo and many more from 6 pm at Impact Thunderdome. Tickets are 1,300 to 1,600 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. In 1964, the opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics is held in Tokyo. The event is the first Olympics to be held in Asia. |
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October 11See singer-songwriter Hugo play an exclusive concert Under City Lights. Expect to hear all Hugo’s hits such as “99 Problems” and “Bread & Butter,” plus some old Siplor songs. Special guests include Jay Montonn Jira and Pae Arak. The show begins at 8 pm at Aksra Theatre King Power. Tickets are 1,000 to 2,000 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. It’s the last day at Bangkok City City Gallery on South Sathorn Road to see Melo House, an interactive multimedia exhibition by renowned manga artist Wisut Ponnimit. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 8 pm. For more details, call 083 087 2725. |
