1974: There’s a new home run king Hank Aaron blasts Number 715 off Dodger pitcher Al Downing breaking Babe Ruth record of 714 career homers, as we all know Aaron would finish his illustrious career with 755 homers.
1994: Atlanta Braves pitcher Kent Mercker throws a no hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 while striking out 10. This was Mercker’s first complete game in the majors as well,
2005: U.S. President Jimmy Carter goes to the Braves home opener against the Mets. Carter and his wife Rosalyn stay for the entire game a 3-1 victory for the Braves.