11 August 1929 August 10, 2013 Author: Staff Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs. Famous Words of Inspiration..."When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler." Al Gore — Click here for more from Al Gore Related posts: 16 August 1929 17 January 1929 2 August 1939 11 August 1965 11 August 1984 Categories: History Tags: 11 August, 1929