May 24 in Cincinnati Reds History: First night game in major league history is played at Crosley Field (1935)

On May 24, 1935, the first night game in major league history is played at Crosley Field in Cincinnati. 25,000+ fans showed up and On the initiative of Larry MacPhail, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt pushes a button in the White House, the ballpark is illuminated. After a festive pre-game ceremo

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