April 20 in American History

April 20, 1912 — Fenway Park opens

The Boston Red Sox played their first game at Fenway Park, which would become the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball still in use. Its quirks — the towering "Green Monster" left-field wall — and its century of memories make it a living piece of Americana, where great-grandparents and great-grandchildren have watched the same field.

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What happened on April 20 in American history?

In 1912: Fenway Park opens. The Boston Red Sox played their first game at Fenway Park, which would become the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball still in use.

Why is April 20 significant?

The Boston Red Sox played their first game at Fenway Park, which would become the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball still in use. Its quirks — the towering "Green Monster" left-field wall — and its century of memories make it a living piece of Americana, where great-grandparents and great-grandchildren have watched the same field.

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