1948 – Phillies Richie Ashburn sets NL rookie consecut hitting streak at 23

1952 – 1st sporting event televised nationally-Walcott vs Charles boxing

1955 – NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits 550′ HR off Chicago Billy Pierce

1974 – A’s Reggie Jackson & Bill North engage in clubhouse fight at Detroit

1977 – LA Dodgers retire Walt Alston’s #24

1981 – Astro’s Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777)

1989 – Toronto Blue Jays Skydome stadium opens, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3