1903 – The New York Highlanders (later known as the Yankees) play in their first home game, a 6-2 win over the Washington Senators. 1922 – White Sox pitcher Charles Robertson pitches a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. It is the third perfect game in MLB...

1892 – Charlie Reilly of the Philadelphia Phillies is the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball history. 1901 – In the only Kentucky Derby raced in April, His Eminance wins the race by 1.5 lengths over Sannazarro. 1936 – The first pro baseball game in Japan...

1923 – Wembley Stadium opens with a soccer match between the Bolton Sounders and West Ham United. 1930 – The first organized night baseball game is played in Independence, Missouri. 1961 – The NFL chooses Canton, Ohio as the site for the Hall of Fame. 1966 – The...

1908 – The fourth modern Olympics opened in London, England. 1926 – Future Hall of Famer Mel Ott makes his MLB debut for the Giants at just 17 years old. 1947 – “Babe Ruth Day” is celebrated at Yankee Stadium. 1956 – Heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano announces...