Category Archives: A look back

A look back: March 3

1899:

The Birmingham Southern Railroad Company was organized.

1956:

Brothers Billy and Robert Dye and their cousin Dan Brasher disappeared.

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A look back: February 29

1940:

Cooper Green first took office as President of the Birmingham City Commission.

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A look back: February 27

1886:

Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was born in Wilcox County.

1983:

Redmont Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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A look back: February 22

1893:

First Auburn Alabama Football game - Birmingham Public Library

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Auburn defeated Alabama 32-22 in the first Iron Bowl, played at Lakeview Park in Birmingham.

2005:

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The Magic City Flickr Group was founded.

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A look back: February 20

1963:

NBA superstar Charles Barkley was born in Leeds.

2006:

16th Street Baptist Church was officially dedicated as a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.

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A look back: February 19

2006:

The first Fun With Jazz show was presented at the Alys Stephens Center as part of the ASC Kid’s Club series.

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A look back: February 18

1978:

Llandovacaste birminghamensis was honored with a special commemorative postmark.

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