1956:
Fred Shuttlesworth’s home was bombed. He emerged from the basement unscathed.
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December 22
1972:

Babec was born.
December 23
2005:

Businessman Harold Ruttenberg died.
December 24
1950:

The first liturgy at St Elias Maronite Church’s new church was celebrated.
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1990:

Chan Gailey was named head coach of the Birmingham Fire.
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1906:

Hazel Farris died.
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1871:

Official flag of the city of Birmingham. Photo credit: André Natta/Flickr
Birmingham was incorporated; Robert Henley took office as the first mayor.
Happy Birmingham Day!
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1962:

View of the conservatory from the formal Rose Garden, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, AL 2007. Photo credit: Lone Cypress/Flickr
The conservatory at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens opened.
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December 15 
1871:
The Relay House hotel opened.
December 16
1999:
Pelham Prowlers won 7-5 at Jacksonville Hammerheads.
December 17 
1945:
Musician Sam Dees was born in Birmingham.
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