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February 8In 1965, American girl group the Supremes release their hit single “Stop in the Name Of Love” on the Motown label. In 1963, the first publically advertised, full colour TV program in the world is broadcast in Mexico City. |
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February 9Today and tomorrow, don’t miss your chance to see Madonna perform in Thailand for the very first time. As part of her Madonna Rebel Heart Tour, the Queen of Pop will hit the stage at 7 pm at Impact Arena. Tickets are 2,000 to 16,000 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456. In 1964, the Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, a performance watched by 73 million viewers across the US. |
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February 10Until March 24 at Ardel’s Third Place Gallery on Thonglor Soi 10, see See Saw Seen V, a photography exhibition by 11 local artists. The show is a journey through the lens, experiencing different aspects of the surroundings that help create ideas and feelings. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 422 2092. In 1962, American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein's first solo exhibition opens and includes Look Mickey, featuring the first use of his signature dots, speech balloons and comic imagery. |
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February 11Happy Birthday to American actress, director, and producer Jennifer Aniston (1969). In 1990, Buster Douglas knocks out Mike Tyson in the tenth round of their boxing match in Tokyo to win the world heavyweight title and cause one of the biggest upsets in sports history. |
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February 12In 1994, four men break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edvard Munch's iconic painting The Scream. In 1947, Christian Dior shows his fashion collection, New Look, helping Paris regain its position as the capital of the fashion world. |
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February 13Birthday wishes go out to Canadian indie singer-songwriter Feist (1976). In 2004, the universe's largest known diamond white dwarf star is discovered. Astronomers name the star Lucy after The Beatles' song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” |
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February 14Today is Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to celebrate the occasion with somebody you love. In 2005, YouTube is launched by a group of college students, and eventually becomes the largest video-sharing website in the world. |
