What Happened on April 29, 1985

Historical Events

17th NASA Space Shuttle Mission (51-B): Challenger 7 launches

Sports History

New York Yankees fire manager Yogi Berra 16 games into season, despite assurance from owner George Steinbrenner that he would be kept for the whole season. Billy Martin named as replacement.

Baseball Player and Manager Billy Martin

New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner

Ranger Larry Parrish is 5th to hit 3 HRs in a game in both leagues
Tony Tubbs beats defending champion Greg Page by unanimous decision in 15 rounds at Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo for WBA heavyweight boxing title

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