Earthquake delays 1989 World Series at Candlestick Park

Sunday, October 17 The 290th day of the year 75 days left Today in history On October 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocks northern California during Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics at Candlestick Park, forcing postponement of the matchup. The series resumes 10 days after the earthquake, which ki...

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