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Baseball On This Day
Mike Greenwell Sets a MLB Record for RBI’s
September 2, 1996
Mike Greenwell set a MLB record by driving in all nine of Boston's runs, the last in the 10th-inning to give the Red Sox a 9-8 victory over Seattle.
Football On This Day
Ravens First NFL Game in Baltimore
September 1, 1996
The NFL returned to Baltimore as the Ravens coached by Ted Marchibroda took the field at Memorial Stadium and defeated the Oakland Raiders.
Olympics On This Day
Bomb Explodes at Atlanta Olympic Park
July 27, 1996
At the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta two people died as a result of a bombing, and more than 100 others were injured.
Hockey On This Day
Wayne Gretzky Signs with NY Rangers
July 21, 1996
Wayne Gretzky signs a two year deal for less money than he's worth to rejoin former teammate Mark Messier for the NY Rangers.
Trophy On This Day
83rd Tour de France Won by Bjarne Riis
July 21, 1996
The 83rd Tour de France was won by Bjarne Riis from Herning, Denmark.
Olympics On This Day
Georgia on My Mind
July 19, 1996
Gladys Knight sang "Georgia on My Mind", Georgia's official state song, at the opening ceremony for the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Olympics On This Day
26th Olympic Games Open in Atlanta, Georgia
July 19, 1996
The Olympic cauldron was lit by former boxing champion Muhammad Ali to open the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga.
Hockey On This Day
Fleet Center Opens With Hockey
October 7, 1995
The Islanders versus the Bruins open the Fleet Center (which will become TD Garden) in Boston the NHL game ended in a 2-2 tie.
Baseball On This Day
Greg Maddux of the Braves Sets a Major League Record
September 17, 1995
Pitcher Greg Maddux of the Atlanta Braves set a Major League record with his 17th consecutive road victory in a 6-1 triumph over the Reds.
Baseball On This Day
Clinton and Gore Attend Cal Ripken’s 2,131 Game
September 6, 1995
President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore attend Cal Ripken's 2,131 game and become first to attend a game together while in office.
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