Category Archives: A look back

A look back: June 11

1952:

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals threw out Bull Connor‘s convictions on charges of disorderly conduct, joint occupancy of a hotel room with a member of the opposite sex, and extramarital sexual intercourse.

1963:

Governor George Wallace carried out his “stand in the schoolhouse door” at the University of Alabama.

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A look back: June 9

1873:

An ill man arriving from Huntsville touched off the 1873 cholera epidemic in Birmingham.

2005:

Joran van der Sloot and Deepak and Satish Kalpoe were first arrested on charges of involvement in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

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A look back: June 6

1918:

Librarian Jean Glenn was born.

2006:

Most of the site for 29 Seven was purchased at auction.

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A look back: June 4

1994:

Jim Wells was named Alabama‘s baseball coach.

1996:

Josh Hancock was selected in the 3rd round of the MLB draft.

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A look back: June 3

1904:

Industrial High School held its first graduation at the 16th Street Baptist Church.

1965:

Mike Shula, future head coach of the University of Alabama football team, was born.

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A look back: June 2

1918:

Author Kathryn Tucker Windham was born in Selma.

2005:

Spivey’s Hobby and Toys in the old West End Theater building was destroyed by fire.

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A look back: May 29

1967:

Final entries for the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center architectural competition were judged.

1982:

Alabama Magic 37 – Jacksonville Sunbirds 32 in their debut at Legion Field.

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