Music History. By sydney_ydg Jan 1, 1879 Thomas Edison Perfected the Phonograph Jan 1, 1942 Stereo Tape Recordings Are Made Jan 1, 1947 Ampex Makes First Tape Recorder Jan 1, 1958 Compact Cassette Tapes are Released Jan 1, 1958 First Stereo Records are Released Nov 22, 1963 John F. Kennedy Assassination John F Kennedy was assassinated just after 2 years. Aug 15, 1969 Woodstock A three day outdoor rock concert. Nov 6, 1998 My Birthday