1. On May 4, 2000, the ILOVEYOU computer worm began its rapid global spread via email, causing billions in damages and exposing critical internet security vulnerabilities.
2. The Channel Tunnel, linking the UK and France via an undersea rail connection, was officially inaugurated on May 4, 1994, marking a significant milestone in large-scale civil engineering and transport infrastructure.
3. On May 4, 1904, Charles Rolls met Henry Royce, establishing a partnership that formed Rolls-Royce, a company that became a symbol of engineering excellence in luxury automobiles and aircraft engines.
4. NASA launched the Magellan spacecraft towards Venus on May 4, 1989; the probe successfully used radar technology to create the first high-resolution global map of the planet’s surface.
5. The inaugural Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, recognizing outstanding achievements in the recording industry and associated audio technology.