1956:
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City A’s cancelled an exhibition at Rickwood Field due to segregation ordinances.
2006:
Kwanza the lion went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
1956:
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City A’s cancelled an exhibition at Rickwood Field due to segregation ordinances.
2006:
Kwanza the lion went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
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1913:
Rotary Club of Birmingham was organized as the 56th chapter of the national organization.
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1902:
Actress Tallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville.
2005:
Susie the elephant died at the Birmingham Zoo at age 55.
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