1915:
Statewide alcohol prohibition went into effect.
1961:
Track and field star Carl Lewis was born in Birmingham.
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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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A look back: June 25
1965:
Woodward Iron Company executive Joseph Woodward II died in North Carolina.
1999:
Birmingham Central Station was dedicated.
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A look back: June 24
1963:
Letter from Birmingham Jail appeared as the cover article for The New Leader.
2005:
VJ’s on the Runway closed at its 52nd Avenue North location.
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A look back: June 23
1934:
Shades Creek Park was dedicated in Homewood.
1979:
Kentucky Trackers 28 – Alabama Vulcans 14 at Kentucky.
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