January 1

1910:

Elyton, Ensley, Wylam and other communities became part of the city of Birmingham as part of the Greater Birmingham legislation.

1947:

The city’s first FM station, WAFM-FM went on the air.

January 2

1873:

The National Bank of Birmingham opened to the public.

2007:

Dixon & Willoughby went on the air at a station in Orlando.

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