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Today in History: April 8, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record that had stood since 1935.

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