1910 - William Howard Taft becomes the first U.S. President to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day.
1955 - Elston Howard becomes the first African-American player in New York Yankees history.1968 - 
At the Astrodome, New York Mets pitcher, Nolan Ryan, earns the first of his 324 major league victories.
At the Astrodome, New York Mets pitcher, Nolan Ryan, earns the first of his 324 major league victories.1998 - Mark McGwire hits three home runs, breaking an eight-game homerless drought, to help the Cardinals 15 - 5 victory over Arizona. After tying Willie Mays' major league record by homering in the first four games of the season, McGwire had not homered since April 4.
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