April 28
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[edit] Events
[edit] 1930
- The first organized night baseball game was played in Independence, Kansas.
[edit] 1967
- Muhammad Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army and was stripped of his boxing title. He sited religious grounds for his refusal.
[edit] 1971
- Hank Aaron hit his 600th career home run.
[edit] 1988
- By losing for the 21st consecutive time, the Baltimore Orioles set a record with the longest losing streak to start a season in major league baseball.
