In 1876, it was the first major league baseball game between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.

In 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the BBA Championship. 

In 1988, women were finally allowed to race in the ‘Little 500.’

In 1982, the Atlanta Braves lost to Cincinnati to end their consecutive win streak to start the season at 13. 

In 2003, NHL goalie Patrick Roy played his final game. 

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