1996 - Opening Ceremonies for the 1996 Summer Olympics are held at Centennial Olympic Stadium. Following the Olympics, the stadium will be reconstructed into Turner Field which will be the home of the Braves from 1997-2016.
MLB History
1910 - Cy Young wins his 500th career game in a 5-4 win over Washington.
1912 - Ty Cobb records seven hits in a doubleheader to give him a major league record of 14 in two consecutive twin bills against the A’s. Cobb will have 68 hits in the month which is another major league record.
1920 - Babe Ruth becomes the first player in MLB history to hit 30 home runs in one season.