Non-musical history for today: 1983 – STS-8: The Space Shuttle Challenger took off on the first night launch of the shuttle program, upon which Guion Bluford became the first African-American in space on this mission. One year later, to the day, STS-41-D: The Space Shuttle Discovery took off on its maiden voyage.

Music history, album anniversaries, birthdays, and deaths for August 30.

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