Patriots' Day Ceremonies in Medford

SONG OF THE DAY: "I Will Steal You Back" by Jimmy Eat World

Good morning, Medford! Here are five things you need to know today, Monday, April 15:

1. PATRIOTS' DAY: It's a holiday in Medford and there will be ceremonies taking place in the city to honor Patriots' Day. Take a look at our rundown here.

2. MARATHON MONDAY: The Boston Marathon happens from Hopkinton to Commonwealth Avenue in Boston today. Are you checking out the proceedings? Here's some information from the Boston Athletic Association

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African-American player in Major League Baseball when he steps onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn to compete for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson broke the color barrier in a sport that had been segregated for more than 50 years. Exactly 50 years later, on April 15, 1997, Robinson's groundbreaking career was honored and his uniform number, 42, was retired from Major League Baseball by Commissioner Bud Selig in a ceremony attended by over 50,000 fans at New York City's Shea Stadium. Robinson's was the first-ever number retired by all teams in the league. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Mostly sunny today with a high of 56. Clouds roll in tonight, low of 41.