Category Archives: A look back

A look back: September 25

September 25:

A year ago on this date, Russ and Dee Fine were fired during their morning radio talk show on WYDE-FM.

In 2004:

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The Birmingham Zoo‘s Babec became the first gorilla to have a pacemaker. Click here to hear a WBHM story from 2005 about the gorilla’s progress to that point.

It’s also the birthday of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (2002) and of Auburn football coach Shug Jordan.

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A look back: September 24

September 24:

Former State Representative George Huddleston, Jr died on this date in 1971.

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A look back: September 23

September 23:

2005:

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The Birmingham Post-Herald published its final edition.

It is also the date of long-time columnist Clettus Atkinson‘s birthday (1919).

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A look back: September 21

1944:

Fannie Flagg

Fannie Flagg was born in Birmingham.

2006:

2600 Highland Avenue

Construction began on the 2600 Highland Avenue condominium project.

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A look back: September 20

1887:

John Henry competed in a legendary contest against a steam hammer.

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A look back: September 19

1942:

J. Gordon Melton

Author J. Gordon Melton was born.

1985:

Pitcher Gio Gonzalez was born.

Check out this video of the White Sox prospect’s delivery:

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A look back: September 17

1994:

Heather Whitestone

Heather Whitestone was crowned Miss America. Click here to view her personal website to learn about the work she’s done since her reign ended as the first winner of the long-running pageant with a disability.

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