1932:
Satchel Paige pitched his first no-hitter in the Negro League.
2007:
Demolition of the 1917 Birmingham News building began.
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A look back: July 16
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A look back: July 15
1961:
A paved quarter-mile track opened at the Birmingham International Raceway.
1997:
Compass Bank acquired Central Texas Bancorp of Waco, Texas.
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A look back: July 14
1868:
Alabama was officially re-admitted into the United States of America. Robert M. Patton ceeded Governorship to William H. Smith.
2006:
Former Bishop of Alabama George M. Murray died.
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A look back: July 7
1915:
Writer and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham.
1998:
The MAPS infomercial was broadcast simultaneously by every local TV station.
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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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