On this date in 1951, the Alabama Crimson Tide played their first televised game. They lost 27-13 to Tennessee at Legion Field.
Three years ago, a tractor trailer wreck at Malfunction Junction set 9,000 gallons of diesel fuel ablaze.
Natalee Holloway was born 21 years ago today.
Insurance executive and renowned blind golfer Charley Boswell died 12 years ago today.