1933:
Pastor James Crutcher was born in Kentucky.
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1927:
After screening a movie there the day before, Paramount President Adolph Zukor proclaimed the Alabama Theatre to be “The Showplace of the South.”
1951:
Bull Connor was arrested after being found in a hotel room with his secretary.
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1972:
Babec was born.
2005:
Businessman Harold Ruttenberg died.
1950:
The first liturgy at St Elias Maronite Church‘s new church was celebrated.
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1871:
Official flag of the city of Birmingham. Photo credit: André Natta/Flickr
Birmingham was incorporated; Robert Henley took office as the first mayor.
Happy Birmingham Day!
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