This Day in History

Babe Ruth Makes MLB Debut

Babe Ruth, one of baseball’s most iconic figures, made his major league debut on July 11, 1914, pitching for the Boston Red Sox against the Cleveland Naps. This game marked the start of an extraordinary career that would see Ruth transition from a promising pitcher to one of the most formidable hitters in the history […]

The Christmas Truce

On Christmas Eve 1914, amidst the horrors of World War I, an extraordinary moment of humanity unfolded as German and British soldiers laid down their arms and emerged from their trenches to celebrate Christmas together in No Man’s Land, sharing carols, cigarettes, and even a game of soccer.