April 18
Until May 25, university students who want to show off their creativity and win amazing prizes can enter the Wanderlust Art & Fashion Contest. Teams of 1-3 persons can send their designs for art installations under the theme of travel and discovery. Entries will be displayed during the Wanderlust exhibition at Sofitel So Bangkok from Aug 1 to Sept 30. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/wanderlustcontest, or call 02 624 0000.
In 1923, the iconic baseball venue Yankee Stadium opens in New York City.
April 19
Birthday wishes go out to American actress Kate Hudson (1979).
In 1987, the popular American cartoon The Simpsons is first shown as part of The Tracey Ullman Show.
April 20
American indie rock band Pavement releases their debut album Slanted and Enchanted, which later ranks at number 134 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
In 2013, a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Sichuan, China, killing more than 150 people.
April 21
In 1782, the city of Rattanakosin, now known as Bangkok, is founded on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River by King Phra Buddha-yodfa Chulalok.
In 1934, the famous photo of Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster is first published in the Daily Mail. It is later proven to be fake.
April 22
In 1970, the first Earth Day — an annual event held to support environmental protection — is celebrated around the world.
In 1974, the World Trade Center — then the world’s tallest building — opens in New York City.
April 23
Today is the last day at Subhashok the Arts Centre on Sukhumvit Soi 39 to see The Secret of Devil, an exhibition by local artist Palut Marod showcasing his latest paintings which cover passion, desire and goodness. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. For more details, call 02 662 0299.
In 2005, the first YouTube video, "Me at the zoo," is uploaded.
April 24
In 2005, South Korean scientists create Snuppy, the world's first cloned dog.
In 1970, the first Chinese satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, is launched.
