This Day in History thread

[CoffeeFan]

46 years ago, Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's all-time home run record of 714, on opening day in 1974, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.

The city of Cincinnati gave Henry a standing ovation...

[CoffeeFan]

In 1973, the “Twin Towers” of the World Trade Center officially open in New York City. The buildings replaced the Empire State Building as the world’s tallest building.

As an aside, when I was 17, I was part of a crew that wallpapered half of the 81st floor of the south tower, right where the second plane hit...

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by CoffeeFan

46 years ago, Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's all-time home run record of 714, on opening day in 1974, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds.

The city of Cincinnati gave Henry a standing ovation...

That must have been a long off-season for Hank. What a tremendous accomplishment. I can still see him rounding the bases ... a clip I never saw live but saw numerous times since then.

[Lkristians]

Dru, you'll appreciate this. On this day in 1997, the Hartford Whalers played their last game. I was there with my son. Not a dry eye in the house! Moved to NC.
Lots of NHL moves
Winnipeg left for AZ, but now a team there again;
Nordiques, Atlanta Flames, Rockies (came back as the Avalanche),Minnesota North Stars to name a few.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Lkristians

Dru, you'll appreciate this. On this day in 1997, the Hartford Whalers played their last game. I was there with my son. Not a dry eye in the house! Moved to NC.
Lots of NHL moves
Winnipeg left for AZ, but now a team there again;
Nordiques, Atlanta Flames, Rockies (came back as the Avalanche),Minnesota North Stars to name a few.

Hey Larry - you were there? That's cool ... .and sad. It's a shame that those cities lost their teams. I have a Ron Francis #10 Whalers jersey. Those retro jerseys are so cool.

[Lkristians]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Hey Larry - you were there? That's cool ... .and sad. It's a shame that those cities lost their teams. I have a Ron Francis #10 Whalers jersey. Those retro jerseys are so cool.

Yes, I was there with with my son. How cool you have a Ron Francis jersey!