Historical Events
- 1st opening night-game, Cards beat Pirates, 4-2
- Polish Catholic church & government sign accord over relations
- Sam Jethroe is 1st African American to play for Boston Braves
- Yankees win 15-10 after trailing Red Sox 9-0 in 6th
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Sudderth III, American trumpeteer (Atlantic Star-Touch 4 Leaf Clover)
- Kenny Ortega, American film and TV producer (High School Musical trilogy), born in Palo Alto, California