Events in Music on April 5

Event of interestEvent of Interest

1803 1st performance of Beethoven's 2nd Symphony in D

Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven
  • 1874 Johann Strauss Jr's opera "Die Fledermaus" premieres in Vienna
  • 1946 1st performance of Charles Ives' 3rd Symphony

Music releaseMusic Recording

1954 Elvis Presley records his debut single "That's All Right"

Singer & Cultural Icon Elvis Presley
Singer & Cultural Icon
Elvis Presley

Appears on tv showTV Show Appearance

1961 Barbra Streisand appears on "Jack Paar Show"

Singer-songwriter & Actress Barbra Streisand
Singer-songwriter & Actress
Barbra Streisand
  • 1963 Beatles receive their 1st silver disc (Please Please Me)

Film tv awardsFilm Awards

1965 37th Academy Awards: "My Fair Lady", Rex Harrison & Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins) win awards

Actress/Singer Julie Andrews
Actress/Singer
Julie Andrews
Actor Rex Harrison
Actor
Rex Harrison
  • 1975 "Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 18 performances
  • 1984 "Human Comedy" opens at Royale Theater NYC for 13 performances
  • 1992 "Search & Destroy" closes at Circle in Sq Theater NYC after 46 performances
  • 1993 Construction begins on Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  • 1994 "Jackie Mason Politically Incorrect" opens at Golden NYC for 347 performances

Music awardsMusic Awards

2009 44th Academy of Country Music Awards: Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley win

Singer Carrie Underwood
Singer
Carrie Underwood