Today In History: Fab Four First

September 4. On this day in 1957, Ford introduced the Edsel to the public, unveiling a car loaded with 27 unique features, including cruise control and electric door locks—though the model was discontinued just two years later. In 1962, the Beatles—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—recorded together for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era in music. Google was officially incorporated in 1998, setting the stage for its rise as a tech giant. In 2016, Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint, honoring her lifelong service to the poor. Just two years later, in 2018, Amazon joined Apple in reaching a $1 trillion market value. And in music history, 2002 saw Kelly Clarkson win the first-ever season of American Idol, launching her career. That's a quick look back at notable events from this day in history. From groundbreaking tech to music milestones, September 4th has seen its share of memorable moments. And that’s today’s Almanac, on Northwest Newsradio.