October 8th in History

October 8th1945 – First Patent Filed for the Microwave OvenOn October 8, 1945, Percy Spencer, an engineer at Raytheon, filed a patent for the first microwave oven.

He discovered the heating effect of microwaves by accident when a candy bar in his pocket melted while he was testing radar equipment.

This invention revolutionised cooking and is now found in almost every kitchen worldwide.

1967 A motorist in Somerset becomes the first person to be breathalysed in Britain.

1969 – Rising star David Bowie kicked off a 10-date tour around England as the supporting act for the newly formed hard rock supergroup Humble Pie.

1973 London Broadcasting Company, Britain's first legal commercial radio station, began transmitting.
Still going.