Category Archives: A look back

1810:

The first Birmingham Oktoberfest was held. This year’s festival begins this evening at the German Club building on 2^nd Avenue North between 23^rd and 24^th Streets, North. Click here to view their MySpace profile.

1902:

Zion Lutheran Church‘s sanctuary at 2nd and 19th was dedicated.

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2000:

The A.G. Gaston Building and the Second Presbyterian Church were added to the National Register of Historic Places.

1988:

Lyn St James set the female speed record for a closed course run at Talladega Superspeedway.

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1891:

The Birmingham Railway & Electric Company began electric car service in Birmingham.

1960:

NBA player Rod Foster was born

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1893:

First National Bank of Birmingham resumed operations after closing briefly during the 1893 depression.

1967:

Congressman Artur Davis was born. Click here to visit his congressional website.

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October 6:

1976

American Idol Taylor Hicks was born.

October 7:

2006

The UAB Blazers defeated Memphis 35-29 at Legion Field in the 9th Battle for the Bones football game.

October 8:

1989

The 55th Place thrift store opened in its current location in Woodlawn.

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1992:

Eddie Kendricks died in Birmingham at age 52 after a battle with lung cancer.

2004:

Wes McDonald released his album The Guest on Skybucket Records.

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