1890:
Inventor and emancipated slave Andrew Beard was granted Patent No. 433,847 for his rotary engine invention.
1996:
The Birmingham Post-Herald published its first afternoon edition.
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A look back: August 5
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A look back: August 4
1887:
Kelly Ingram, the first American soildier to die in World War I, was born in Pratt City.
1998:
Nearly 168,000 residents voted in the MAPS referrendum.
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A look back: August 1
1937:
Ed Norton and Thad Holt purchased the lease for the WAPI-AM radio station.
1981:
MTV debuted on the air with Alan Hunter as one of the five original VJs.
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A look back: July 30
1942:
Cornelius Paul was among the sailors killed when the USS Grunion was sunk by the Japanese.
1994:
Michael Jordan hit his first career home-run for the Birmingham Barons.
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A look back: July 29
1953:
“Cousin Cliff” Holman was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army.
2007:
Professional soccer player Floyd Franks, Jr scored his first MLS goal for the Chicago Fire.
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A look back: July 28
1949:
Vida Blue was born.
1988:
The current Dubba Dubba Twins, Erica and Monica Stacey of Centreville, were born.
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A look back: July 25
1955:
Patricia Todd was born.
1998:
The New York Yankees dedicated a plaque in memory of Mel Allen for Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.
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