1947 - Jackie Robinson makes his major league debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves. Robinson goes hitless, but scores the deciding run in a 5-3 win at Ebbets Field.
1954 - Hank Aaron collects the first hit of his major league career as he goes 2-for-5 to help the Milwaukee Braves to a 7-6 win over the Cardinals.
1977 - Hank Aaron becomes the first player to have his uniform number retired by two teams when the Braves retire No. 44 during a pre-game ceremony. The Brewers had also previously retired his number.