April 14, 1941, Phil Rizzuto's major league debut; still, on May 15, 1941, Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak starts; and still, on June 2, 1941, Lou Gehrig dies: "Amapola (Pretty Little Poppy)," by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra, sung by Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell.
July 2, 1941, DiMaggio extends his streak to 45 games to set a new record: "Maria Elena," again by Jimmy Dorsey, again with Eberly singing.
September 4, 1941, Pennant clinched: "Green Eyes (Auqellos Ojos Verdes)," again by Jimmy Dorsey, again with Eberly and O'Connell.
October 6, 1941, World Series clinched: "Piano Concerto in B Flat," by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra.
October 11, 1943, World Series clinched: "Sunday, Monday or Always," by Bing Crosby and the Ken Darby Singers.
May 28, 1946, 1st night game at Yankee Stadium: "The Gypsy," by The Ink Spots.
September 22, 1946, Yogi Berra's major league debut: "To Each His Own," by The Ink Spots.
October 6, 1947, World Series clinched: "Near You," by Francis Craig and His Orchestra.
August 16, 1948, Babe Ruth dies: "You Call Everybody Darlin'," by Al Trace and His Orchestra.
April 19, 1949, Casey Stengel's 1st game as manager: "Cruising Down the River," by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra.
October 5, 1949, Tommy Henrich hits the 1st "walkoff" home run in World Series, history, and still, on October 9, 1949, World Series clinched: "That Lucky Old Sun," by Frankie Laine.
July 1, 1950, Whitey Ford's major league debut: "The Third Man Theme," by Anton Karas.
October 7, 1950, World Series clinched: "Goodnight, Irene," by Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers.
April 17, 1951, Mickey Mantle's major league debut, also Bob Sheppard's 1st game as Yankee Stadium public address announcer: "If," by Perry Como.
July 12, 1951, Allie Reynolds pitches a no-hitter: "Too Young," by Nat King Cole.
September 28, 1951, Allie Reynolds' 2nd no-hitter of the season, and still, on October 10, 1951, World Series clinched, also Joe DiMaggio's last game: "Because of You," by Tony Bennett.
October 7, 1952, World Series clinched: "You Belong to Me," by Jo Stafford. This would be brought back as a doo-wop classic by The Duprees in 1962.
October 5, 1953, World Series clinched: "You, You, You," by The Ames Brothers.
April 14, 1955, Elston Howard's major league debut, making him the 1st black player for the Yankees: "The Ballad of Davy Crockett," by Bill Hayes.
October 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitches a perfect game in the World Series, and still, on October 10, 1956, World Series clinched: "Don't Be Cruel," by Elvis Presley.
October 9, 1958, World Series clinched: "It's All In the Game," by Tommy Edwards.
October 10, 1960, Yankees lose World Series on Bill Mazeroski's home run, also Casey Stengel's last game as manager: "Save the Last Dance for Me," by The Drifters. An appropriate title.
October 1, 1961, Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, and still, on October 9, 1961, World Series clinched: "Take Good Care of My Baby," by Bobby Vee.
October 16, 1962, World Series clinched: "Sherry", by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
September 28, 1963, Yogi Berra's last major league game: "Blue Velvet," by Bobby Vinton.
October, 10, 1964, Mickey Mantle hits a walkoff home run in Game 3 of the World Series, breaking Babe Ruth's record for most World Series homers: "Oh, Pretty Woman," by Roy Orbison.
May 14, 1967, Mickey Mantle hits his 500th career home run: "The Happening," by The Supremes. The lyrics wee way out of context, but the title was spot on.
May 21, 1967, Whitey Ford's last major league game: "Groovin'," by The Rascals.
September 28, 1968, Mickey Mantle's major league game: "Hey Jude," by The Beatles.
June 8, 1969, Mickey Mantle Day: "Get Back," by The Beatles with Billy Preston.
August 8, 1969, Thurman Munson's major league debut: "In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)," by Zager & Evans.
April 6, 1973, George Steinbrenner's 1st game as team owner: "The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia," by Vicki Lawrence.
September 30, 1973, the last game at the pre-renovation Yankee Stadium: "We're an American Band," by Grand Funk Railroad.
December 31, 1974, the signing of Jim "Catfish" Hunter: "Angie Baby," by Helen Reddy.
April 15, 1976, reopening of Yankee Stadium: "Disco Lady," by Johnnie Taylor.
September 24, 1976, the Yankees clinch the American League Eastern Division for the 1st time: "Play That Funky Music," by Wild Cherry.
October 14, 1976, Chris Chambliss hits a Pennant-winning home run: "A Fifth of Beethoven," by Walter Murray & The Big Apple Band.
November 29, 1976, the signing of Reggie Jackson: "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)," by Rod Stewart.
October 18, 1977, World Series clinched, thanks to Reggie Jackson hitting 3 home runs: "You Light Up My Life," by Debby Boone. The title was the right sentiment, but the song sure didn't fit the occasion!
May 27, 1978, my 1st game at Yankee Stadium: "With a Little Luck," by Paul McCartney & Wings. The Yankees didn't have much luck that day. Maybe it's a good thing they didn't use any, because they needed a lot of it later in the season.
September 7-10, 1978, the Boston Massacre series: "Boogie Oogie Oogie," by A Taste of Honey.
October 2, 1978, AL East Playoff, a.k.a. The Bucky Dent Game, and still, on October 17, 1978, World Series clinched: "Kiss You All Over," by Exile.
August 2, 1979, Thurman Munson dies: "Bad Girls," by Donna Summer.
October 25, 1981, Yankees lose World Series, also Reggie Jackson's last game with them: "Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)," by Christopher Cross. Maybe Reggie and George got caught between the Moon and New York City.
September 8, 1982, Don Mattingly's major league debut: "Abracadabra," by The Steve Miller Band.
July 4, 1983, Dave Righetti's no-hitter: "Flashdance... What a Feeling," by Irene Cara.
July 1, 1990, Andy Hawkins' no-hitter: "Step by Step," by New Kids On The Block.
July 30, 1990, George Steinbrenner banned from baseball for life (later commuted to 2 years), allowing Gene Michael to begin the rebuilding process: "She Ain't Worth It," by Glenn Medeiros featuring Bobby Brown.
November 3, 1992, Yankees trade for Paul O'Neill: "End of the Road," by Boyz II Men.
September 4, 1993, Jim Abbott's no-hitter: "Can't Help Falling In Love," UB40's cover of the Elvis Presley classic.
May 23, 1995, Mariano Rivera's major league debut; and, still May 29, 1995, Derek Jeter's major league debut: "This Is How We Do It," by Montell Jordan.
August 13, 1995, Mickey Mantle dies: "Waterfalls," by TLC.
October 4, 1995, Jim Leyritz' 15th inning walkoff home run wins Game 2 of the ALDS; and still, on October 8, 1995, Yankees lose series in Game 5, also Don Mattingly's last game: "Fantasy," by Mariah Carey.
April 2, 1996, Joe Torre's debut as Yankee manager, also Tino Martinez' Yankee debut: "Because You Loved Me," by Celine Dion.
May 14, 1996, Dwight Gooden's no-hitter: "Always Be My Baby," by Mariah Carey.
October 26, 1996, World Series clinched: "Macarena," by Los Del Rio.
May 17, 1998, David Wells' perfect game: "Too Close," by Next.
October 21, 1998, World Series clinched: "One Week," by Barenaked Ladies.
March 8, 1999, Joe DiMaggio dies: "Angel of Mine," by Monica. Somehow, I don't think she was talking about the Yankee Clipper.
July 18, 1999, David Cone's perfect game: "Bills, Bills, Bills," by Destiny's Child.
October 27, 1999, World Series clinched: "Smooth," by Santana featuring Rob Thomas.
October 26, 2000, World Series clinched: "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)," by Christina Aguilera.
October 13, 2001, Derek Jeter's "Flip Play": "Fallin'," by Alicia Keys.
November 4, 2001, Yankees lose World Series, also the last game for Paul O'Neill: "Family Affair," by Mary J. Blige.
October 16, 2003, Aaron Boone hits a Pennant-winning home run: "Baby Boy," by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul.
February 15, 2004, Yankees trade for Alex Rodriguez: "The Way You Move," by OutKast featuring Sleepy Brown.
October 20, 2004, Yankees eliminated from Playoffs, ending "The Curse of the Bambino": "Goodies," by Ciara featuring Petey Pablo.
August 4, 2007, Alex Rodriguez' 500th home run: "Hey There Deliliah," by Plain White T's.
September 5, 2007, Bob Sheppard's last game as public address announcer: "Big Girls Don't Cry," by Fergie. Of course, the Black Eyed Peas frontwoman hit Number 1 with a very different song from the Four Seasons' 1962 Number 1 hit of the same title.
October 8, 2007, Joe Torre's last game as Yankee manager: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em.
September 21, 2008, last game at old Yankee Stadium: "Whatever You Like," by T.I. Losing the old Stadium was not what I liked.
April 16, 2009, 1st game at new Yankee Stadium: "Boom Boom Pow," by The Black Eyed Peas.
November 4, 2009, World Series clinched, also Hideki Matsui's last game with the Yankees: "Fireflies," by Owl City.
July 13, 2010, George Steinbrenner dies: "California Gurls," by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg. The Beach Boys' very different song "California Girls" hit Number 3 in 1965.
August 4, 2010, Alex Rodriguez' 600th home run: "Love the Way You Lie," by Eminem featuring Rihanna.
July 9, 2011, Derek Jeter hits a home run for his 3,000th career hit: "Give Me Everything," by Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer.
September 26, 2013, Mariano Rivera's last game: "Roar," by Katy Perry.
September 28, 2014, Derek Jeter's last game: "All About That Bass," by Meghan Trainor.
June 19, 2015, Alex Rodriguez hits a home run for his 3,000th career hit: "See You Again," by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth.
August 12, 2016, Alex Rodriguez' last game; and, the next day, August 13, 2016, Aaron Judge's major league debut: "Cheap Thrills," by Sia featuring Sean Paul.
March 29, 2018, Giancarlo Stanton's Yankee debut: "God's Plan," by Drake. Having Stanton on the Yankees may have been Brian Cashman's plan, but I don't think God had anything to do with it.
March 28, 2019, the start of a new season: "Sucker," by The Jonas Brothers. Nick marrying Indian-American actress Priyanka Chopra, and Joe being with Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner, seems to have helped their music careers. (Kevin's wife, Danielle DeDeleasa, was not famous in her own right when they got together.)
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