Category Archives: A look back

A look back: February 15

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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A look back: February 14

1913:

Mel Allen - Library of Congress

Sportscaster Mel Allen was born in Johns.

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A look back: February 13

2006:

The Hoover Historical Society installed a historic marker at Ross Bridge.

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A look back: February 6

1913:

Rotary Club of Birmingham was organized as the 56th chapter of the national organization.

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A look back: February 4

1994:

ConTinuity 1994 began at the Birmingham Inn.

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A look back: February 1

1976:

Neal Berte was sworn in as president of Birmingham-Southern College.

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A look back: January 31

1902:

Actress Tallulah Bankhead was born in Huntsville.

2005:

Susie the elephant died at the Birmingham Zoo at age 55.

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