Category Archives: A look back

A look back: July 2

1939:

Singer Paul Williams was born in Birmingham.

2007:

WYDE-FM dropped its talk radio format and played Christmas music.

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A look back: July 1

1915:

Statewide alcohol prohibition went into effect.

1961:

Track and field star Carl Lewis was born in Birmingham.

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A look back: June 30

1969:

The Alabama Public Service Commission approved the demolition of the Birmingham Terminal Station.

2004:

SouthTrust Tower was purchased by Atanta’s Barry Real Estate for $55 million.

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A look back: June 27

1927:

Birmingham Black Barons pitcher Satchel Paige struck three consecutive St Louis Stars batters, starting a near riot.

2006:

Mayor Bernard Kincaid and Police Chief Annetta Nunn took part in a “funeral procession against crime” in West End.

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A look back: June 26

1983:

Philadelphia Stars 21 – Birmingham Stallions 10 at Veterans Stadium.

2004:

Socialite and philanthropist Marie Ingalls died at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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A look back: June 25

1965:

Woodward Iron Company executive Joseph Woodward II died in North Carolina.

1999:

Birmingham Central Station was dedicated.

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A look back: June 24

1963:

Letter from Birmingham Jail appeared as the cover article for The New Leader.

2005:

VJ’s on the Runway closed at its 52nd Avenue North location.

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