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April 8, 1974

Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth's Home Run Record

Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's all-time record despite receiving death threats throughout the pursuit.

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April 8, 1974

Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth's Record

Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth's all-time record.

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February 5, 1934

Hank Aaron Born

Baseball legend Hank Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama.

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