On this day in baseball history, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs hit a grand slam in 1955, ending the Brooklyn Dodgers’ 11-game winning streak. Notable events include Cy Young’s no-hit streak ending in 1904, Walter Johnson’s scoreless innings in 1919, and Sandy Koufax’s no-hitter in 1963. Other highlights feature Pete Rose’s unique base-stealing feat in 1980 and Max Scherzer striking out 20 batters in 2016. Cubs birthdays include Milt Pappas and Trenidad Hubbard, while significant historical events include the dedication of Constantinople in 330 and the introduction of the Waltz in 1812.
