1942: Tatra started production of Tatra 111 with air-cooled V12 diesel engine. 1  1943â46: The common-rail (CRD) system was invented (and patented by) Clessie Cummins. 2  1944: Development of air cooling for diesel engines by KlÃ¶ckner Humboldt Deutz AG (KHD) for the production stage, and later also for Magirus Deutz.
Aaron (then age 39) hit 40 home runs in 392 at-bats, ending the 1973 season one home run short of the record. He hit home run number 713 on September 29, 1973, and with one day remaining in the season, many expected him to tie the record.
The season did have memorable action, such as the Giants playing the Red Sox in Boston for the first time since 1912 and the Giants hosting the 2007 MLB All-Star Game. Most notable during the season, however, was Bonds march towards Hank Aaron's career home run record of 755.