April 5 in History

• 1949

  April 5, 1949:

  The American drama “Fireside” premieres in theaters across the United States.  

• 1961

  April 5, 1961:

  American singer and filmmaker Barbra Streisand makes her first TV appearance.

• 1964

  April 5, 1964:

  The American Western film titled “The Searchers” premieres in the United States.

• 1988

  April 5, 1988:

  The self-titled debut album of singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman is released.

• 2005

  April 5, 2005:

  Matchbox Twenty’s lead singer Rob Thomas drops his first solo album titled “Something To Be”.

• 2008

  April 5, 2008:

  The American rock group Toto disbands.

• 2016

  April 5, 2016:

  Canadian rapper Drake issues his 4th studio album titled "One Dance".

• 2018

  April 5, 2018:

  “Universal Love – Wedding Songs Reimagined”, an album of same-sex wedding tracks recorded by a number of singers including Bob Dylan, is issued.