1912 - Sonja Henie, Oslo Norway, ice skater/actress (Olympic-gold-1928,32,36) is born.
1916 - In Corona, California, racecar driver Bob Burman crashes,
killing three and badly injuring five spectators.
1940 - John Havlicek, Martin's Ferry Ohio, NBA Hall-of-Famer (Boston Celtics) is born.
1941 - Joe Louis TKOs Tony Musto in 9 for Heavyweight boxing title.
1963 - Tigers claim young pitcher Denny McLain from the White Sox for $25,000.
1966 - AFL chooses 36 year old Al Davis as commissioner.
1968 - Baseball's Opening Day is postponed because
1966 - AFL chooses 36 year old Al Davis as commissioner.
1968 - Baseball's Opening Day is postponed because
of Martin Luther King's assassination.
1969 - First Baseball game in Canada - Montreal Expos beats NY Mets 10-9.
1969 - Expansion teams Royals, Expos, Padres & Pilots win their first games.
1969 - First Baseball game in Canada - Montreal Expos beats NY Mets 10-9.
1969 - Expansion teams Royals, Expos, Padres & Pilots win their first games.
1974 - Hammerin' Hank Aaron hits 715th HR, breaking Babe Ruth's record in Atlanta.
1975 - Frank Robinson debuts as first black baseball manager (Cleveland, beats NY 5-3).
1975 - Frank Robinson debuts as first black baseball manager (Cleveland, beats NY 5-3).
1978 - Ford C Frick, baseball commissioner, dies at 83.
1991 - Jockey, Bill Shoemaker, paralyzed in a car accident.
1994 - Atlanta Brave Kent Mercker no-hits Dodgers, 6-0.
1995 - Oliver McCall beats Larry Holmes in 12 for Heavyweight boxing title.
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