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February 22

Until May 29 at H Gallery on Sathorn Road, see Future's Ruin, an exhibition by American photographer Philip Jablon who explores the experience of stand-alone cinemas. The series covers history, cultural identity and national heritage. The gallery is open Wednesday to Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm. For more details call 085 021 5508.

In 2012, a train crash in Buenos Aires, Argentina, kills 51 and injures 700 people.

February 23

Birthday wishes go out to English actress and singer Emily Blunt (1983).

In 1991, in Thailand, General Sunthorn Kongsompong leads a bloodless coup, removing Prime Minister Chatichai Choonhavan from power.

February 24

In 1970, American pop group The Jackson 5 releases their big hit, “ABC.” The single holds the No.1 spot on the soul singles chart for four weeks.

In 1989, a plane travelling from New Zealand to Honolulu rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of business class. The plane then manages to land safely.

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February 25

Happy Birthday to American actress and singer Rashida Jones (1976).

In 1986, the People Power Revolution forces the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, to flee the nation after 20 years of rule.

February 26

In 1909, Kinemacolor, the first successful colour motion picture process, is first shown to the general public at the Palace Theatre in London.

In 1993, in New York City, a truck bomb parked below the North Tower of the World Trade Center explodes, killing six and injuring over a thousand people.

February 27

See Spanish boy band DVICIO perform in Bangkok for the first time at their Enamorate con DVICIO concert. Sing along to the boys’ hits from 4pm at GMM Live House, CentralWorld. Tickets are 1,800 to 4,800 baht from Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

In 1967, English rock group Pink Floyd record their first single, "Arnold Layne" at EMI Studios in London.

February 28

In 1954, the first colour TV sets using the NTSC standard system are offered for sale to the general public.

Today is the last day at Kathmandu Photo Gallery on Pan Road to see Lonely in Bangkok, an exhibition by French photographer Jean-Sebastien Faure. The collection of 16 images depicts his loneliness and disorientation in Bangkok over four years. The gallery is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11 am to 7 pm. For more details call 02 234 6700.