1997 Death Johnny Vander Meer, pitched consecutive no-hitters, dies at 82 1990 Event A's Dave Stewart no-hits Blue Jays and Dodger's Fernando Valenzuela no-hits St. Louis 6-0, 1st time no-hitters in both leagues 1979 Event California's Nolan Ryan and Boston's Steve Renko each lose no-hitters in 9th 1955 Event Bob Feller's 15th 1 or less hitter (12 1-hitters, 3 no-hitters) 1947 Event Ewell Blackwell just misses pitching back-to-back no-hitters (9th inn) 1947 Birthday Nolan Ryan, pitcher, Mets, Angels, Astros, 7 no-hitters, 5,714 Ks 1943 Birthday Ken Holtzman, Cub/Oriole/Yankee pitcher, 2 no-hitters 1918 Birthday Bob Feller, pitcher, Cleveland Indians, 3 no-hitters