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A look back: March 12

1993:

The Blizzard of 1993 began; a fire destroyed the Comedy Club.

1913:

Singer Loulie Jean Norman was born.

A look back: March 9 & 10

March 9

1874:

The first public school opened in Jefferson County.

1995:

The Olympic soccer countdown clock was dedicated.

March 10

1973:

Bull Connor died.

1995:

Michael Jordan announced that he was retiring from baseball.

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A look back: March 7

2003:

Annetta Nunn‘s tenure as Birmingham Police Chief began.

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A look back: March 6

1920:

Eva Jane Comer died.

1990:

Baseball player Joe Sewell died.

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A look back: March 5

2004:

Jerome Mincy bobblehead dolls were given away at a UAB Blazers home basketball game at the Bartow Arena.

(Editor’s Note: If anyone’s got a picture, we’d love to post it Smile – ACN)

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A look back: March 4

1917:

William B. Bankhead began serving in the U. S. Senate.

2000:

The Birmingham Children’s Choir performed with Harmony Hills Chorus.

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A look back: March 3

1899:

The Birmingham Southern Railroad Company was organized.

1956:

Brothers Billy and Robert Dye and their cousin Dan Brasher disappeared.

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