The Weekly Almanac with Tiki Jane August 30, 2026

On this day in 1984, Discovery's Maiden Voyage: Exactly one year after Bluford's flight, the Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launched on its very first mission into space. On this day in 1949, The Microwave Popcorn by Percy Spencer, the inventor of the microwave, received the original patent for microwave popcorn. His early design actually popped the kernels while they were still on the cob! The "Naughty" Apple Record: The Beatles' record label, Apple Records, released its very first single—"Hey Jude". Executives initially panicked because they thought the logo (a Granny Smith apple cut in half) vaguely resembled female anatomy and that stores wouldn't stock it., on this day in 1968. On this day in 1993, The Late Show with David Letterman made its iconic late-night debut on CBS, featuring Bill Murray as the first guest and Billy Joel as the musical act. Ty Cobb’s Big League Debut: Baseball legend Ty Cobb made his major league batting debut for the Detroit Tigers, hitting a double on his very first game. on this day in 1905.