1971 - The Braves defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 in the first opener ever played at Riverfront Stadium.
1997 - In the second game in the history of Turner Field, rain forced the suspension of the Braves and Cubs in the seventh inning. Several players will spend the night in the clubhouse. The Braves will win the completion of the suspended game Sunday 11-5 and then defeat Chicago 4-0 in the regularly scheduled matchup.
2004 - John Schuerholz announces that the Braves have picked up the option on Bobby Cox’s contract and that he will remain the team’s manager through the 2005 season.