1929:
McElwain Baptist Church dedicated their new sanctuary on Montevallo Road.
1994:
The JordanCruiser made its first team trip to Chattanooga and Carolina.
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A look back: April 14
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Babec, zoo favorite, euthanized
For those that have not yet heard, Babec, a gorilla in residence at the Birmingham Zoo and famous for being the first zoo animal to receive a pacemaker, was euthanized this earlier today. The Western Lowland gorilla was 27 years old.
According to reports published on both The Birmingham News and NBC 13 websites, he had been showing signs of discomfort in recent weeks, including loss of appetite.
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Catalyst gets a new look
So, Birmingham’s hip to be civic group has decided to roll out a new logo…
It’s currently available for viewing as the photo for their profile on Facebook (registration required), but not yet for their website…
What do you think?
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A look back: April 11
1860:
The Shelby Furnace produced the first finished iron bar to be made in Alabama.
1927:
The Birmingham Public Library opened its doors on Woodrow Wilson Park.
2007:
The Birmingham Design Review Committee approved demolition of the historic Birmingham News building.
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A look back: April 10
Frank Matthews was born in Ohio.
Kenneth Adams, E. L. Vinson & Willis Vinson assaulted singer Nat King Cole on stage during a performance at Municipal Auditorium.
1994:
Michael Jordan got his first hit as a Birmingham Baron, singling off Knoxville’s Joe Ganote in his 8th at bat.
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Hope springs eternal on the west side
I chimed in with my thoughts over on my Birmingham early this morning. Check ’em out and then add yours to the mix.
BTW, did anyone notice that one of the stations that still has a contract to advertise the Spring Fling at the arena after WJLD’s contract was pulled just happened to be WATV? We’re just saying…
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