1916 - Grover Cleveland Alexander shuts out the Boston Braves. It is the first of his 16 shoutouts of the season.
1950 - Seth Jethroe becomes the first black player to play for the Boston Braves. Jethroe goes 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run to help the Braves to an 11-4 win over the Giants at the Polo Grounds.
1971 - Atlanta rookie Earl Williams becomes the first player ever to reach the upper deck of Veterans Stadium.
1982 - The Atlanta Braves defeat the Houston Astros 6-5 and extend their winning streak to start the season to 11.