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Remembering the Day the Lights Went on at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs held their first night game Aug. 8, 1988.

If you're a Cubs fan, I'm sure you already know what happened on this day in Chicago Cubs history in 1988.

According to History, on Aug. 8, 1988, the Cubs hosted their first night game. 

While I'm a devoted White Sox fan, I still remember that momentous occasion when the Cubs turned on the lights at Wrigley Field. 

Did you attend that game? Do you remember who they played against—and who won?

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