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Baseball is created
Abner Doubleday created baseball in 1839 in Cooperstown, New York which is now the location of the Baseball Hall of Fame. -
First official game of baseball is played
The first game of baseball was played in Hoboken New Jersey in June of 1869 and that same year the first official team was formed Cincinnati Red Stockings. -
The First World Series
The First World Series was played in 1903 between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Americans won the first World Series in eight games. -
Babe Ruth Calls his shot
In game 3 of the 1932 World Series. One of the greatest baseball players, Babe Ruth called his shot against the Chicago Cubs. He pointed out to center field before his at-bat and proceeded to hit a moonshot there. -
Joe DiMaggio's Hit Streak Ends
Joe DiMaggio has a legendary hitting streak of 56 games which to this day is the longest hitting streak ever. This is the first game in 56 games DiMaggio fails to get a hit. -
Cal Ripkens streak ends
Cal Ripken played in 2,632 consecutive games without missing a single one. On this date, Ripken asked to be scratched out of the lineup. -
Barry Bonds Makes History
Barry Bonds passed Hank Aaron as the all-time home run king on August 7th, 2007. He would finish his career with 762 homers. -
Derek Jeter hits 3000
Legendary shortstop Derek Jeter hits his 3000th hit of David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished his career with 3,465 hits 6th all time. A
