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A look back: April 8

1951:

The opening exhibition for the Birmingham Museum of Art‘s new building began.

1972:

The newly-renovated Vulcan Park was dedicated.

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A look back: April 7

1917:

Actor R. G. Armstrong was born in Pleasant Grove.

2007:

Birmingham City Council member Joel Montgomery was injured and arrested for public intoxication, a charge that was later dismissed.

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A look back: April 4

1926:

Restauranteur Pearl Overby Carlile was born.

2004:

Casting director Shirley Crumley died of a heart attack at home in Birmingham.

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A look back: April 3

1920:

Actress Mary Anderson was born in Birmingham.

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A look back: April 1

1927:

Ground was broken for the Alabama Theatre.

1972:

The original Tutwiler Hotel closed its doors.

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A look back: March 31

1921:

Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company was sold to the Birmingham Electric Company.

2005:

WRAX-FM moved from FM 107.7 to FM 100.5.

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A look back: March 28

2002:

Center Point was officially incorporated.

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