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• January 19 - Eddie Mathews is elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America on 301 of 379 ballots. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Baseball Writers' Association of America ( BBWAA) is a professional association for Baseball Journalists writing for daily Newspapers, Magazines

• January 25 - The San Diego Padres send Dave Tomlin and cash to the Texas Rangers in return for Gaylord Perry, who will win this year's National League Cy Young Award. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 David Allen Tomlin (born June 22, 1949 in Maysville Kentucky) was a Relief Pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1972–73 and 1978–80 The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National

• April 1 - Starting off with a bang, Japanese star Sadaharu Oh hits a grand slam home run on opening day. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Sadaharu Oh or officially Wang Chenchih ( Hepburn: Ō Sadaharu, born May 20 1940) is a former baseball player and manager of the In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby It is his 757th home run.

• April 13 - The New York Yankees defeat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 in their home opener on Reggie Candy Bar Day. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Reggie Jackson slugs a 3-run home run in the first inning, and the field is showered with candy bars which were given out free to the fans at the game. Reginald Martinez Jackson (born May 18 1946) nicknamed " Mr

• April 16 - The St. Louis Cardinals' Bob Forsch hurls a no-hitter in beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Robert Herbert (Bob Forsch (born January 13, 1950 in Sacramento California) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Forsch walks 2 and strikes out 3 in pitching the first home no-hitter by a Cardinal since Jesse Haines in 1924. Jesse Joseph "Pop" Haines, ( July 22, 1893 &ndash August 5, 1978) was a right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher Champions World Series: Washington Senators over New York Giants (4-3 First Negro League World Series: Kansas Roger Freed's bases-loaded pinch double drives in 3 runs to help beat Randy Lerch. Randy Louis Lerch ( October 9, 1954 in Sacramento California) is a former professional baseball Pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for

• May 5 - Pete Rose singles off Montreal's Steve Rogers for career hit 3,000 and gets a hug at first base from former teammate Tony Perez. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Stephen Douglas Rogers (born October 26, 1949) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Atanasio Pérez Rigal, more commonly known as Tony Pérez (born May 14, 1942 in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba) is a former player in The Montreal Expos beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA

• May 23 - With the Oakland Athletics leading the American League Western Division (24-15), manager Bobby Winkles walks off the job. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Bobby Brooks Winkles (born March 11, 1930 in Tuckerman Arkansas) is a legendary former Baseball coach at Arizona State University Jack McKeon takes over. John Aloysius McKeon (born November 23, 1930 in South Amboy New Jersey) nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former manager in

• June 14 - Pete Rose starts his 44-game hitting streak by collecting 2 hits in the Reds' 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.

• June 16 - In his 12th major league season speckled with near-misses, Cincinnati's Tom Seaver finally hurls a no-hitter. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Cardinals are the 4-0 victims as Seaver strikes out 3 batters.

• June 17 - The Yankees' Ron Guidry strikes out 18 batters - 15 in 6 innings - in a 4-0 shutout of the California Angels, setting an American League record for left-handers. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Ronald Ames Guidry (ˈɡɪdɹi born August 28, 1950, in Lafayette Louisiana; nicknamed " Louisiana Lightning " and " Gator The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The victory raises the New York Yankee southpaw's record to 11-0.

• June 30 - In the first game of a 10-9, 10-5 doubleheader loss to the Atlanta Braves, the San Francisco Giants' Willie McCovey hits his 500th career home run, off Braves pitcher Jamie Easterly. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Willie Lee McCovey (born January 10 1938 in) nicknamed "Big Mac" and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball James Morris Easterly (born February 17, 1953 in Houston Texas) was a Pitcher for the Atlanta Braves (1974-79 Milwaukee Brewers McCovey becomes the 12th member of the 500th home run club. Giant Mike Ivie adds his 2nd pinch grand slam of the year in the opener. Michael Wilson Ivie (born August 8, 1952 in Atlanta Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman who played for In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Giant Jack Clark has 3 runs in the 2 games. Jack Anthony Clark (born November 10, 1955 in New Brighton Pennsylvania) also known as “Jack the Ripper” is a former Major League Baseball

• July 11 - At San Diego, the National League wins the All-Star Game over the American League, 7–3. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey earns the MVP trophy. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California Vida Blue starts for the NL, becoming the first pitcher to start for both leagues in the All-Star Game. This article is about Vida Blue the baseball pitcher For information on the Jam band of the same name see Vida Blue (band. Blue also started in 1971 and 1975 for the American League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series MVP Roberto Clemente All-Star Game, July 13 at Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Cincinnati Reds over Boston Red Sox (4-3 Pete Rose, MVP

• July 13 - In a rare event, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels and Steve Renko of the Boston Red Sox take separate no hitters into the ninth inning before they both lose the no hit bids. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting Ryan's Angels defeat the New York Yankees, 6-1, while Renko's Red Sox shut out the Oakland Athletics, 2-0. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California.

• July 26 - Johnny Bench hits his 300th career home run. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to

• August 1 - The Braves trounce the Reds 16-4 and stop Pete Rose's record hitting streak at 44 games. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Larry McWilliams and Gene Garber are the Atlanta pitchers. Larry McWilliams (born February 10, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues Henry Eugene Garber (born November 13, 1947 in Lancaster Pennsylvania) is a former Sidearm Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball Rose goes 0-for-4, including striking out in the 9th inning to end the game. Rose's streak is the 2nd-longest in major league history. He goes 70-for-182 during the skein (a average of . Batting average is a Statistic in both Cricket and Baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively 385).

• September 5 - The Montreal Expos beat the Chicago Cubs 10-8 in a 9-inning game that sees a Major-League record 45 players participate. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois.

• September 7 - The "Boston Massacre" begins. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. The Boston Red Sox enter today's opening game of a four game series in Boston with a four game lead over the New York Yankees; a lead which had been fourteen games just weeks earlier. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Yankees defeat the Red Sox 15-3, and go on to sweep the series, erasing the Red Sox lead in the American League East Division. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions

• September 14 - 39-year-old Atlanta Braves pitcher Jim Bouton earns his 62nd and final big league victory (his first since 1970), a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. James Alan Bouton (born March 8, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, United States) is a former Major League Baseball player and Bouton is best known as the author of the baseball diary Ball Four. Ball Four is a book written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Bouton in.

• September 30 - The Phillies overcame a first-inning grand slam by Willie Stargell to beat the Pirates 10-8 to clinch their 3rd straight National League East Title. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Winning pitcher Randy Lerch contributes two home runs to his cause. Randy Louis Lerch ( October 9, 1954 in Sacramento California) is a former professional baseball Pitcher who played in the Major Leagues for The loss snaps the Pittsburgh Pirates' streak of 24 straight wins at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000

• October 1 - Gaylord Perry of the Cleveland Indians records his 3000th career strikeout. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15 1938 in Williamston North Carolina) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

• October 1 - Led by home runs from Rick Burleson and Jim Rice, and Luis Tiant's two-hit pitching, the Boston Red Sox shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 at Fenway Park, closing out the regular season with an eight-game winning streak. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Richard Paul Burleson (born April 29, 1951 in Lynwood California) nicknamed "Rooster" is a former Shortstop in Major League James Edward Rice (born March 8 1953) is a former Left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the American League 's Luis Tiant (/luˈis tiˈant/ born November 23, 1940 ? in Marianao, Cuba) (then part of Havana Province, born Luis Clemente Tiant The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They will have to play a one-game playoff at Fenway the next day against the New York Yankees, whom they had led by as many as 14 games in July. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

• October 2 - Bucky Dent's crucial 7th-inning home run helps the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a 1-game playoff for the American League East title. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Bucky Dent (born November 25, 1951) born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an American former Major League Baseball player and manager The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. It is another defining moment in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. Ron Guidry closes out the year 25-3, but not before giving up a home run to Carl Yastrzemski—the only one he will allow to a left-handed hitter all season. Ronald Ames Guidry (ˈɡɪdɹi born August 28, 1950, in Lafayette Louisiana; nicknamed " Louisiana Lightning " and " Gator Carl Michael Yastrzemski (jəˈstrɛmski (born August 22, 1939) nicknamed "Yaz" then moved him to the Minneapolis Millers for the post-season

• October 4 - Steve Garvey smashes two home runs and a triple to pace the Dodgers to a 9-5 win over the Phillies in the opener of the National League Championship Series. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California Davey Lopes and Steve Yeager also homer at Veterans Stadium. David Earle Lopes (loʊ̪ps born May 3, 1945 in East Providence Rhode Island) is a former Second baseman and manager in Major Stephen Wayne "Steve" Yeager (born November 24, 1948, in Huntington West Virginia) is an American Right-handed former Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison

• October 7 - The Los Angeles Dodgers win the National League Championship Series 4-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies as Bill Russell's 10th-inning 2-out single scores Ron Cey. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) William Ellis Russell (born October 21 1948, in Pittsburg Kansas) is a former Shortstop, coach and manager in Major Ronald Charles (Ron Cey (seɪ born February 15, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington) is a former Third baseman in Major League Baseball Dusty Baker collects four hits for Los Angeles. Johnnie B "Dusty" Baker Jr (born June 15 1949 in Riverside California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West A walk to Cey and a routine liner that Garry Maddox muffs in center field sets up Russell's game-winner. Garry Lee Maddox (born September 1 1949 in Cincinnati Ohio) nicknamed "The Secretary of Defense" is a former Center fielder in The Dodgers won the series 3 games to 1.

• October 17 - The New York Yankees win their fourth straight game, 7-2, to clinch their second consecutive World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 Series, with the Yankees The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent is named Series MVP. Bucky Dent (born November 25, 1951) born Russell Earl O'Dey, is an American former Major League Baseball player and manager

Movies

• A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story (TV)
• The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
• One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore Story (TV)

Births

January-March

• January 4 - Willie Martínez
• January 6 - Casey Fossum
• January 7 - Kevin Mench
• January 11 - Greg Aquino
• January 12 - Luis Ayala
• January 16 - Alfredo Amézaga
• January 22 - Chone Figgins
• January 25 - Derrick Turnbow
• January 27 - Angel Berroa
• January 30 - John Patterson
• February 12 - Tim Redding
• February 24 - Steve Torrealba
• March 1 - Ken Harvey
• March 14 - Matt Kata
• March 21 - Cristian Guzmán
• March 29 - Eric Bruntlett
• March 30 - Josh Bard

April-June

• April 5 - Brandon Backe
• April 6 - Blaine Neal
• April 11 - Josh Hancock
• April 26 - Joe Crede
• April 27 - Runelvys Hernández
• April 29 - Tony Armas, Jr.
• May 9 - Aaron Harang
• May 13 - Barry Zito
• May 15 - Guillermo Rodríguez
• May 17 - Carlos Peña
• May 18 - Marcus Giles
• May 21 - Ricardo Rodríguez
• May 23 - Mike Gonzalez
• May 24 - Brad Penny
• June 3 - Steve Smyth
• June 15 - Zach Day
• June 17 - Dernell Stenson
• June 20 - Bobby Seay
• June 22 - Willie Harris
• June 22 - Kyle Lohse
• June 25 - Aramis Ramírez
• June 25 - Luke Scott

July-September

• July 13 - Ryan Ludwick
• July 15 - Miguel Olivo
• July 17 - Jason Jennings
• July 18 - Ben Sheets
• July 19 - Yorvit Torrealba
• August 2 - Matt Guerrier
• August 17 - Chad Qualls
• August 19 - Chris Capuano
• August 20 - T. J. Tucker
• August 21 - Jason Marquis
• August 24 - Rafael Furcal
• August 29 - Ed Rogers
• August 30 - Cliff Lee
• September 8 - Gil Meche
• September 9 - Kurt Ainsworth
• September 20 - Jason Bay
• September 25 - Joel Piñeiro
• September 27 - Jon Rauch

October-December

• October 14 - Ryan Church
• October 15 - Juan Cruz
• October 23 - John Lackey
• October 24 - Chris Bootcheck
• October 30 - Luis Matos
• November 2 - Carmen Cali
• November 3 - Anastacio Martínez
• November 4 - John Grabow
• November 10 - Jorge DePaula
• November 12 - Aaron Heilman
• November 14 - Xavier Nady
• November 19 - Jeff Bailey
• November 25 - Joe Borchard
• November 25 - Zach McClellan
• November 27 - Jimmy Rollins
• December 2 - Peter Moylan
• December 4 - Kyle Lohse
• December 6 - Chris Basak
• December 8 - Vernon Wells
• December 17 - Alex Cintrón
• December 17 - Chase Utley
• December 23 - Víctor Martínez

Deaths

January-March

• January 7 - George H. Burns, 84, first baseman for five AL teams who batted . The Bad News Bears Go to Japan was released on June 2, 1978 by Paramount Pictures. One in a Million The Ron LeFlore Story was a 1978 made for TV movie telling the story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. For the Thoroughbred racehorse jockey see: Willie Martinez (jockey William Jose "Willie" Martínez (born January 4, Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Casey Paul Fossum (born January 6, 1978 in Cherry Hill New Jersey) is a Pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Kevin Ford Mench (born January 7, 1978 in Wilmington Delaware) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Gregori Emilio Aquino Valera (born January 11, 1978 in Puerto Palenque, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball player Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Luis Ignacio Ayala (born January 12, 1978 in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico) is a professional Baseball Pitcher Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Alfredo Amézaga Delgado (born January 16, 1978, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico) is a Major League Baseball Utility Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Desmond DeChone "Chone" Figgins (pronounced 'Shawn' (born January 22, 1978 in Leary, Georgia) is a Third baseman Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Thomas Derrick Turnbow (born January 25, 1978 in Union City Tennessee) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Relief pitcher Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Ángel Maria Berroa Selmo (born January 27, 1978) is a Dominican professional Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain John Patterson may refer to John Patterson (1805-1856, Canadian businessman and canal builder John J Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Timothy James Redding (born February 12, 1978) is an American major league Baseball player Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Steven Alexander Torrealba (born April 24, 1978 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Catcher in Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Ken Harvey may refer to Ken Harvey (baseball Ken Harvey (American football, former NFL linebacker Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Matthew John Kata (born on March 14, 1978 in Fairview Park, Ohio) is a Major League Baseball Infielder in the Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Cristian Antonio Guzmán (born March 21, 1978 in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic) is a Dominican Baseball player who plays Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Eric Kevin Bruntlett (born March 29, 1978 in Lafayette, Indiana) is a baseball Infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Joshua David Bard (born March 30, 1978 in Ithaca, New York) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball who is currently Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Brandon Allen Backe (born April 5, 1978 in Galveston Texas) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Houston Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Blaine Neal (born April 6, 1978 in Marlton New Jersey) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Joshua Morgan Hancock (April 11 1978 – April 29 2007 was a Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Joseph "Joe" Crede (born April 26, 1978 in Jefferson City Missouri) is an American Major League Baseball player who was the Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Runelvys Antonio Hernandez (born April 27, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Antonio José Armas (born April 29, 1978 in Puerto Píritu, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela) better known as Tony Armas Jr Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Aaron Michael Harang (born May 9, 1978 in San Diego California) is a right-handed Starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds in Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Barry William Zito (born May 13, 1978 in) is a Left handed Starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Guillermo Segundo Rodríguez Perez (born May 15, 1978 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela) is a Free agent Catcher in Major Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a left-handed First baseman for the Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Marcus William Giles (born May 18, 1978 in San Diego, California) is a Major League Baseball player who is currently a Free agent Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Miguel Angel Gonzalez (Cordero ( September 24, 1890 - February 19, 1977) was a Cuban Catcher, coach and Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Bradley Wayne Penny (born May 24, 1978 in Blackwell Oklahoma) is a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Los Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Steve Smyth ( November 28, 1970) is the former Guitarist for the metal bands Nevermore, Testament, Dragonlord Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Stephen Zachary Day (born June 15, 1978 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former Right-handed sinker-ball Pitcher in Major Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Dernell Renuald Stenson ( June 17, 1978 - November 5, 2003) was an American Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Robert "Bobby" Michael Seay (pronounced "See" (born June 20, 1978 in Sarasota Florida) is a Major League Baseball Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. William Charles Harris (born June 22 1978 in Cairo Georgia, in the United States) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Kyle Matthew Lohse (loʊʃ (born October 4, 1978 in Chico, California) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher for the Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Aramis Nin Ramírez (ʌrˈɑːmɪs or /ərˈɑːmɪs/ born June 25, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is an all-star Major League Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Luke Brandon Scott (born June 25, 1978 in De Leon Springs Florida) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who currently plays Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Ryan Andrew Ludwick (born July 13, 1978 in Satellite Beach, Florida) is a Major League Baseball Right fielder for Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Miguel Eduardo Olivo (born July 15, 1978 in Villa Vasquez, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Catcher Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Jason Ryan Jennings (born July 17, 1978 in Dallas Texas) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Texas Rangers. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Ben M Sheets (born July 18, 1978 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who plays for the Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Yorvit Adolfo Torrealba /joɾˈvit ˌtoreˈalba/ (born July 19, 1978 in Caracas Venezuela) is a Catcher in Major League Baseball Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Matthew Olson Guerrier (born August 2, 1978 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a major league Relief pitcher, for the Minnesota Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Chad Michael Qualls (born August 17, 1978 in Lomita California) is a Relief pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Christopher Frank Capuano (born August 19, 1978 in West Springfield, Massachusetts) is a Major League Baseball Starting Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Thomas John Tucker (born September 20, 1978 in Clearwater Florida) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who is currently Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Jason Scott Marquis (mɑrˈkiː (born August 21, 1978) is an American Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic) nicknamed "Fookie" is a Shortstop Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) For other uses see Edward Rogers (disambiguation. Edward Antonio (Ed Rogers (born August 29, 1978 in San Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Clifton Phifer "Cliff" Lee (born August 30, 1978 in) is a Left-handed Starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians in Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Gilbert Allen "Gil" Meche (ɡɪlmɛʃ born September 8, 1978 in Lafayette Louisiana) is a Right-handed Pitcher for the Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Kurt Harold Ainsworth (born September 9, 1978 in Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player for the Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Joel Alberto Piñeiro (born September 25, 1978 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again For the gay freelance writer activist and National Journal columnist see Jonathan Rauch. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Juan Carlos Cruz (born October 15, 1980 in Bonao, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently pitches for Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - John Derren Lackey (born October 23 1978 in Abilene, Texas) is a Major league baseball Starting pitcher. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Christopher Brandon Bootcheck (b October 24, 1978 in LaPorte, Indiana) is a Pitcher splitting time between the minor leagues Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Luis David Matos (born October 30, 1978 in Bayamon Puerto Rico) is a Center fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Carmen Salvatore Cali (born on November 2, 1978 in Cleveland Ohio) is a Major League Relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Anastacio Euclides Martínez (born November 3, 1978 in Santo Cruz de Villomello, Dominican Republic) is a Starting pitcher who Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani John William Grabow (born November 4, 1978, in Arcadia California) is a Left-handed Closing pitcher for the Pittsburgh Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Jorge A DePaula (born November 10, 1978 in Sabana Grande, Dominican Republic) is a Right-handed Baseball Pitcher Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days Aaron Michael Heilman (born November 12, 1978 in Logansport Indiana) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Xavier Clifford Nady VI (ɛksˈeɪːvɪər 'neɪdiː born November 14, 1978 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Jeffrey Todd Bailey (born November 19, 1978 in Longview, Washington) is a First baseman, Outfielder, and Designated Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Joseph Edward Borchard (born November 25, 1978, in Panorama City California) is a Major League Baseball player with the Atlanta Braves Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Zachary Daniel McClellan (born November 25, 1978, in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California) nicknamed "J-Roll" is an All-Star Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Peter Michael Moylan (born December 2, 1978 in Attadale, Australia) is a Relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Kyle Matthew Lohse (loʊʃ (born October 4, 1978 in Chico, California) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher for the Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Christopher Joseph Başak (born December 6, 1978, in) is an Infielder in the New York Yankees organization of Major League Baseball Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Vernon Wells III (born December 8, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana) is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Alexander Cintrón (born December 17, 1978 in) is a Major League Baseball Infielder who is currently a Shortstop for the Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Chase Cameron Utley (ˈʌtli is a Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Víctor Jesús Martínez (born December 23, 1978 in Ciudad Bolívar, Bolívar, Venezuela) is a switch-hitting Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental George Henry Burns ( January 31 1893 - January 7 1978) nicknamed "Tioga George" was an American First baseman 307 lifetime and won 1926 MVP award with the Cleveland Indians
• January 13 - Bill Clowers, 79, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in the 1920s
• January 13 - Merwin Jacobson, 83, backup outfielder for the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins between 1915 and 1927
• January 13 - Joe McCarthy, 90, Hall of Fame manager who led the New York Yankees to eight pennants and record seven World Series titles; also won 1929 NL pennant with Chicago Cubs, and was first manager to capture titles in both leagues; 2125 career wins ranked 4th in major league history, and winning percentages of . Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks William Perry Clowers ( August 14, 1898 &ndash January 13, 1978) was a Relief pitcher who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Merwin John William Jacobson ( March 7, 1894 - January 13, 1978) was a backup Outfielder in Major League Baseball who Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Joseph Vincent McCarthy ( April 21 1887 – January 13 1978) nicknamed "Marse Joe" was an American manager in 615 (regular season) and . 698 (postseason) were both records
• January 27 - Monte Pearson, 69, All-Star pitcher who won 100 games, mainly with the Indians and Yankees
• February 3 - Mike Herrera, 80, second baseman for the Boston Red Sox from 1925-26, and one of the first men to play in both the major leagues and the negro leagues
• February 23 - Vic Harris, 72, outfielder and manager in the Negro Leagues who guided the Homestead Grays to seven Negro National League pennants, including five in a row from 1937 to 1941; played in six East-West All-Star games between 1933 and 1947
• March 12 - Gene Moore, 68, All-Star right fielder known for his accurate arm
• March 21 - Fritz Coumbe, 88, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Naps & Indians, and Cincinnati Reds between 1914 and 1921
• March 30 - Billy Cox, 58, third baseman, mainly with the Brooklyn Dodgers, known for spectacular defense

April-June

• April 8 - Ford Frick, 83, Hall of Fame executive who served as commissioner from 1951 to 1965 and NL president from 1935 to 1951; served as ghostwriter for Babe Ruth while a sportswriter, and in 1961 ruled that home run records of Ruth and Roger Maris would be recorded separately based on season length
• April 14 - Joe Gordon, 63, 9-time All-Star second baseman in 11 seasons for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians who won the 1942 MVP award; set AL record of 246 home runs at his position, later a manager and scout
• April 15 - Nick Cullop, 78, outfielder for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Robins and Cincinnati Reds, and also a longtime player/manager at minor league level
• April 20 - Jack Graney, 91, Canadian left fielder and leadoff hitter for the Cleveland Indians who led AL in walks twice and doubles once; was first batter ever to face Babe Ruth, and later became broadcaster
• May 29 - Carl Reynolds, 75, outfielder for five teams who batted . Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Montgomery Marcellus (Monte Pearson ( September 2, 1908 - January 27, 1978) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Ramón Herrera ( December 19, 1897 - February 3, 1978) was an Infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable ---- Elander Victor Harris ( June 10, 1905 - February 23, 1978) was a strong-hitting Outfielder and a successful manager Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving for others with this name see Gene Moore Eugene (Gene Moore Jr Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Frederick Nicholas Coumbe ( December 13, 1889 - March 21, 1978) was a Pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. William Richard Cox ( August 29, 1919, in Newport Pennsylvania – March 30, 1978, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania) was a Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Ford Christopher Frick ( December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American Sportswriter and executive who served George Herman Ruth Jr (February 6 1895 &ndash August 16 1948 also popularly known as " Babe " " The Bambino " and " The Sultan of Roger Eugene Maris ( September 10 1934 &ndash December 14 1985) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Joseph Lowell Gordon ( February 18 1915 &ndash April 14, 1978) nicknamed "Flash" in reference to the comic-book character Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Henry Nicholas Cullop ( October 16, 1900 - December 8, 1978) was an American Outfielder in Major League Baseball Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. John Gladstone Graney ( June 10 1886 – April 20 1978) was a Canadian Left fielder in Major League Baseball Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Carl Nettles Reynolds ( February 1, 1903 - May 29, 1978) was an American Outfielder in Major League Baseball 302 lifetime

July-September

• August 5 - Jesse Haines, 85, Hall of Fame pitcher who won 210 games, including a no-hitter, for the St. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Jesse Joseph "Pop" Haines, ( July 22, 1893 &ndash August 5, 1978) was a right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher Louis Cardinals; had three 20-win seasons, and won twice in 1926 World Series
• August 15 - Ed Chaplin, 84, catcher for the Boston Red Sox between 1920 and 1922
• August 18 - George Harper, 86, outfielder for six teams who batted . Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Bert Edgar Chaplin as Bert Edgar Chapman'' ( September 25, 1893 - August 15, 1978) was a backup Catcher in Major League Baseball Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. George Harper may refer to George Montague Harper (1865–1922 British General during the First World War George Harper (baseball pitcher 300 three times
• September 16 - Bill Foster, 74, star pitcher in the Negro Leagues where he was a dominant left-hander; later coached at Alcorn State University for two decades
• September 23 - Lyman Bostock, 27, outfielder for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels who twice batted . Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers William Hendrick "Bill" Foster ( June 12 1904 &ndash September 16 1978) was an American left-handed Pitcher in Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Lyman Wesley Bostock Jr ( November 22, 1950 - September 23, 1978) was an American professional Baseball player 300

October-December

• October 8 - Jim Gilliam, 49, All-Star infielder for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, previously in the Negro Leagues, who was the 1953 Rookie of the Year; led NL in triples and walks once each
• October 27 - Rube Walberg, 82, pitcher who won 155 games, primarily with the Philadelphia Athletics
• November 20 - Warren Brown, 84, Chicago sportswriter
• December 9 - Dick Siebert, 66, All-Star first baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics who twice batted . Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses James William Gilliam ( October 17 1928 - October 8 1978) was an American second and Third baseman and coach Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. George Elvin Walberg ( July 27, 1896 - October 27, 1978) was a Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, This article is about the American sportswriter For the politician please see Warren Brown Warren Brown ( January 3, 1894 Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Richard Walther Siebert ( February 19, 1912 - December 9, 1978) was an American First baseman in Major League Baseball 300; coach at the University of Minnesota for 31 years, winning three College World Series titles
• December 12 - Nick Dumovich, 76, pitcher for the 1923 Chicago Cubs
• December 20 - Willard Mullin, 76, cartoonist whose caricature of the "Brooklyn Bum" personified the Dodgers franchise
• December 24 - George McQuinn, 68, 7-time All-Star first baseman for the Browns and Yankees who had 34-game hitting streak in 1938
• December 24 - Bill Rodgers, 91, second baseman who played between 1915 and 1916 for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds