1953 - Boston Braves owner Lou Perini proposes a ban on the move of any major league franchise to that of a minor league city until October 1. Two days later, he will announce that the Braves are moving to Milwaukee.
1974 - Commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders the Atlanta Braves to play Hank Aaron in at least two of the team’s three season opening games in Cincinnati. Atlanta had planned to bench Aaron on the road in order to increase the chances that he would hit career home run No. 715 at home.