May 1 in History

• 1941

  May 1, 1941:

  The American drama film titled “Citizen Cane” is shown for the first time at Palace Theater in NYC.

• 1956

  May 1, 1956:

  American R&B singer, Little Willie John records the song titled “Fever”.

• 1957

  May 1, 1957:

  Renowned American radio and television host, Larry King, hosts his first radio show.

• May 1, 1957:

  American pop music band, “The Kingston Trio” forms in Palo Alto, California.

• 1984

  May 1, 1984:

  English celebrated musician and an actor, Mick Fleetwood, is declared bankrupt after dealing with drug addiction and party lifestyle.

• 1992

  May 1, 1992:

  The Sub Pop Records drops a compilation album dubbed “The Way of the Vaselines: A Complete History”. The record label was established by Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman.

• 1999

  May 1, 1999: Stephen McDannell Hillenburg’s animated television series titled "SpongeBob Square Pants” makes its maiden appearance on Nickelodeon.

• 2000

  May 1, 2000:

  Los Angeles premieres the historical drama film titled "Gladiator". It is directed by Ridley Scott.

• 2003

  May 1, 2003:

  American girls’ group, Destiny's Child, drops their 3rd album titled “Survivor”.

• 2007

  May 1, 2007:

  The Canadian rock band, Rush, releases their album titled “Snakes & Arrows”. The work is their 18th studio album.

• 2017

  May 1, 2017:

  Ex TNA wrestling president and musician, Billy Corgan, officially concur to purchase the famous National Wrestling Alliance (NWA).