1940:
Cooper Green first took office as President of the Birmingham City Commission.
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A look back: February 27
1886:
Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was born in Wilcox County.
1983:
Redmont Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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A look back: February 22
1893:
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Auburn defeated Alabama 32-22 in the first Iron Bowl, played at Lakeview Park in Birmingham.
2005:
The Magic City Flickr Group was founded.
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A look back: February 20
1963:
NBA superstar Charles Barkley was born in Leeds.
2006:
16th Street Baptist Church was officially dedicated as a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.
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A look back: February 19
2006:
The first Fun With Jazz show was presented at the Alys Stephens Center as part of the ASC Kid’s Club series.
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A look back: February 18
1978:
Llandovacaste birminghamensis was honored with a special commemorative postmark.
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A look back: February 15
1956:
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City A’s cancelled an exhibition at Rickwood Field due to segregation ordinances.
2006:
Kwanza the lion went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
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