Non-musical history for today: 1791 – John Fitch was granted a patent for the steamboat. Now, many people want to attribute it to Robert Fulton. Robert Fulton, along with his pal Robert Livingston, created the first steamboat service. Fitch, it seems, is the rightful inventor of the actual conveyance. Hence, the patent.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 26.

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