2004: The recently-relocated former Montreal Expos franchise officially became the Washington Nationals
1991: New York Knicks signed C Patrick Ewing to an NBA-record extension worth $18.8 over 2 years
1981: San Diego Chargers TE Kellen Winslow tied an NFL record with 5 touchdown receptions in a 55-21 win over the Oakland Raiders
1963: Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, TX, nearly all sporting events over the next few days were cancelled except the NFL
1959: American Football League held its very 1st amateur draft; the New York Titans (Jets) selected Notre Dame QB George Izo with the 1st pick
1959: The day of the league’s inaugural draft, the New England Patirots officially became the 8th charter franchise of the AFL
1950: Fort Wayne Pistons and Minneapolis Lakers combined for the lowest-scoring game in NBA history, as the Pistons won by a score of 19-18