The Weekly almanac with Tiki Jane July 12, 2026

In 1979, Between games of a baseball doubleheader between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers at Comiskey Park, a crate of disco records was blown up as part of a promotion dubbed Disco Demolition Night. Fans rushed the field, and, as a result of the ensuing mayhem, the second game was forfeited to the Tigers. On this day in 1976, The television quiz show Family Feud began airing on ABC, and it became hugely popular, in part because of the personal charm and witty banter of host Richard Dawson. The show continued—with different hosts, including Steve Harvey—into the 21st century. On this day in 1962, the Iconic British rock band the Rolling Stones performed their first show, billed as the Rollin’ Stones, at a club in London. The Band is still making music to this day. The Medal of Honor was created first for the U.S. Navy in December 1861. The U.S. Army version was authorized shortly after on this day in July 1862.