1904 New York City Subway Begins Operation – The IRT (Interborough Rapid Transit) launched the city’s first underground subway line, a milestone in urban transportation. 1974 Hank Aaron Surpasses Babe Ruth – In Major League Baseball, Aaron hit his 715th home run, breaking Ruth’s longstanding record. 1864 Virginia Condemns First Female Prisoner – Amid the … Continue reading This Day In History