1906 Johnny Bates of the Boston Beaneaters becomes the first modern player to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat. Boston beats Brooklyn, 2-0.
1955 - Rookie Chuck Tanner hits an eighth inning, pinch-hit home run in his first major league at-bat for the Milwaukee Braves in a 4-2 win over the Reds.
1966 - The Braves play their first game in Atlanta before a crowd of 50,671 at Fulton County Stadium in front of a crowd of 50,671. Joe Torre homered twice for the Braves, but Willie Stargell’s home run in the 13th inning gave the Pirates a 3-2 win.