4 May in internet history

Things that can be dated to 4 May: the day something was posted, a record that changed hands, an event research has pinned to a date. Every entry links to where it was read.

1. 1999

   Smash Mouth All Star The single is released. Wikipedia — All Star (song)

These did not happen on 4 May. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 1 May 2007

   Digg Digg removes posts containing a code for copying HD DVDs, and reverses the decision when its users revolt. Wikipedia — Digg

2. 1 May 2011

   Situation Room Souza takes the photograph from a corner of a small conference room. Wikipedia — Situation Room (photograph)

3. 1 May 2019

   Woman yelling at a cat @MISSINGEGIRL tweets the two images side by side with the words “These photos together is making me lose it”. Wikipedia — Woman yelling at a cat

4. 2 May 2019

   The Sonic movie redesign The director, Jeff Fowler, announces on Twitter that the character will be redesigned. Wikipedia — Sonic the Hedgehog (film)

5. 2 May 2025

   Chicken jockey The studio releases a “Block Party Edition” of the film that encourages joining in. Wikipedia — A Minecraft Movie

6. 3 May 2007

   Battle at Kruger The footage is uploaded to YouTube, more than two and a half years after it was shot. Wikipedia — Battle at Kruger

7. 3 May 2020

   Woman yelling at a cat It is named Meme of the Year at the Shorty Awards, presented to Armstrong and to Smudge. Wikipedia — Woman yelling at a cat

8. 5 May 2021

   Dogecoin Its total value passes 85 billion dollars. Wikipedia — Dogecoin

9. 5 May 2022

   Dancing Baby CNN reports that the animation is being remade at higher resolution. Wikipedia — Dancing baby

10. 7 May 2010

    Waka Waka Waka Waka is released as the official song of the World Cup in South Africa. Wikipedia — Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)