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1974 - Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record

In a historic moment at Atlanta Stadium, Henry “Hank” Aaron hit his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth’s long-standing Major League Baseball record. Aaron’s achievement came amid intense racial hostility and death threats, yet he remained poised and focused. His record-breaking swing became a defining moment in sports history and a powerful symbol of Black excellence and resilience in the face of adversity.

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