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1989- Wayne Gretzky scores his record-breaking 45th hat trick.

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2013- Ken Griffey, Jr. is inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame.

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1991- Angels stud outfielder @Trouty20 is born.

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1972- Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's record for most home runs with one team.

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2013- Among 20 others suspended for 50 games each, Alex Rodríguez is suspended for 211 games for PED use.

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1979- Thurman Munson is killed in a plane crash, leaving behind his amazing legacy.

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1966- Knuckelballer Tim Wakefield is born.

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1939- Lou Gehrig makes his "luckiest man" speech.

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2004- "The Dive": Derek Jeter dives into the stands after a long running catch: a play known to all baseball fans.

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1936- Hall of Famer and Twins legend Harmon Killebrew is born. (Via @MLBFanCave)

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1974- Derek Jeter is born in Pecquonnock, NJ. He would go on to revolutionize baseball with his love for the game.

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1942 and 1966 — NBA Legends Willis Reed and Dikembe Mutombo are born.

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1967 - Mohammed Ali sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusal to serve in the military after being drafted.

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1934 - NY Yankee Lou Gehrig hits for the cycle as the Yanks beat the White Sox, 11-2.

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2010 - American John Isner defeats Nicolas Mahut of France at Wimbledon, in the longest match in tennis history.

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1936 - Joe DiMaggio becomes the 5th player to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning as the Yankees beat the Browns, 18-4.

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1895 - Legendary Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Dempsey is born.

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