Category Archives: A look back

A look back: October 13 & 14

October 13:

1846

Edward M. Tutwiler was born at Palmyra in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

October 14:

1929

Hollywood was annexed into Homewood.

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A look back: October 12

1810:

The first Birmingham Oktoberfest was held. This year’s festival begins this evening at the German Club building on 2nd Avenue North between 23rd and 24th 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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A look back: October 11

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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A look back: October 10

1891:

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

1960:

NBA player Rod Foster was born

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A look back: October 9

1893:

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

1967:

Artur Davis photo

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

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A look back: October 6 – 8

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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A look back: October 5

1992:

Eddie Kendricks

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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