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there was no bombs dropped in pearl harbor, the Japanese crashed planes known as "Kamikazes" into it
In 1903, they moved from Baltimore where they were known as the Orioles. When in New York they were not officially known as the Yankees until 1913. From 1903-1912 the team was known as the New York Highlanders.
Because in the first two years of the Yankees franchise (1901-1902) the team played in Baltimore and were known as the Orioles. The team moved to New York for the 1903 and were known as the Highlanders and changed their name to Yankees for the 1913 season.
The Highlanders became officially known as the Yankees starting in the 1913 season.
The team changed their name to the New York Yankees in 1913.From 1903-1912, they were known as the New York Highlanders and from 1901-1902, they were the Baltimore Orioles.