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This Day in Pop Culture for April 29

Baseball, Aretha Franklin and Wild World of Sports.

April 29, 2020

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2015: Baseball’s Record Low Attendance

On April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray, an African American resident of Baltimore, Maryland was arrested by the local police but sustained injuries to his neck and fell into a coma. On April 18, riots protesting Gray’s mistreatment began and continued for weeks. On the 29^th, a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox was held behind closed doors and no fans were allowed inside to watch. It was the first Major League Baseball game with zero attendance. (Image: Pixabay)

1961: Sports

The Wide World of Sports debuts on ABC TV.

1937: Rivet

A symbolic “golden rivet” was used to complete the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

1991: Jukebox

Alan Jackson releases the Billboard song of the Year, “Don’t Rock the Jukebox.”

1967: Aretha Got Some Respect

Although Otis Redding sang it first, it was Aretha Franklin who belted “Respect” with the power that it deserved which was released on this day. Even Redding was impressed who said at the time, “That little girl done took my song away from me.” Not only did “Respect” become synonymous with Franklin, but it has also served as an anthem for civil rights. It became Billboard’s song of the year.