On this day

In 1919, Fastest major league game (51 mins) occured, Giants beat Phillies 6-1

In 1932, the 1932 Baseball World Series opened with the Chicago Cubs vs. NY Yankees (6-12)

In 1997, St Louis Cardinals Mark McGwire hit his 58th HR of 1997 (34 with Oak A's)

Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra who was born on September 28, 1982 is a retired sport shooter. He is currently India's only individual Olympic gold medalist. His gold in the 2008 Summer Olympics was also India's first Olympic gold medal since 1980. He had won it in the 10 meter air rifle event.