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National Days
CINCO DE MAYO
NATIONAL ASTRONAUT DAY
NATIONAL SILENCE THE SHAME DAY
NATIONAL TOTALLY CHIPOTLE DAY
NATIONAL HOAGIE DAY
NATIONAL CARTOONISTS DAY

May 4th Celebrated History

1869

T.F. Rowland received U.S. Patent No. 89,794 for the first offshore oil-drill rig.

1904

Construction begins on the Panama Canal.

1959

The first-ever Grammy Awards ceremonies took place bi-coastally. The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York co-hosted the events. Winners included Ella Fitzgerald, David Seville and the Chipmunks, Frank Sinatra, and the Kingston Trio.

1973

At 1,451 feet, the Sears Tower in Chicago becomes the world's tallest building.

May 4th Celebrated Birthdays

Julia Gardiner Tyler - 1820

The "Rose of Long Island" became the 11th First Lady of the United States when she wed President John Tyler in a private ceremony in New York on Jun 26, 1844. President Tyler's first wife, Lady Letitia Tyler had died in September 1841.

Frank Conrad - 1874

With over 200 patents to his name and an insatiable interest in the radio, "The Father of Radio Broadcasting" paved the way for the first commercial radio station.

Audrey Hepburn - 1929

The award-winning British actress created a lasting impact around the world in classic roles such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday, and Sabrina.

Keith Haring - 1958

The American pop artist's colorful graffiti panels gained prominence in the 1980s. Haring also used his art as social activism, conveying political and social themes.