May 4 in History

• 1878

  May 4, 1878:

  A phonograph designed by Thomas Edison is displayed for the very first time at the Grand Opera House.

• 1944

  May 4, 1944: American psychological film named "Gaslight" is released. It has Barbara Everest and Morgan Wallace as some of its main actors.

• 1959

  May 4, 1959:

  The maiden edition of Grammy Awards takes place. Perry Como and Ella Fitzgerald wins prizes at the events.

• 1961

  May 4, 1961:

  The musical group known as ‘The Jarmels’ records their song titled "A Little Bit Of Soap".

• 1967

  May 4, 1967: "Happy Together", a song by rock band, The Turtles, gets gold certification. The band is led by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan.

• 1968

  May 4, 1968:

  Canadian-American rock band, Steppenwolf, performs their song titled “Born to Be Wild" on the “American Bandstand TV show”.

• 1978

  May 4, 1978:

  “Earth”, an album by Jefferson Starship, is certified platinum.

• 1999

  May 4, 1999:

  American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez releases her debut song titled "If You Had My Love."

• 2000

  May 4, 2000:

  Alternative rock band, Letters to Cleo makes its last musical performance in Boston.

• 2018

  May 4, 2018:

  American songwriter and record producer, Leon Bridges, outdoors his sophomore album dubbed “Good Thing”.