1969:
Future MLB Hall-of-Famer Rusty Greer was born at Fort Rucker.
1985:
Tuscaloosa recorded its coldest temperature of -1.0°F.
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A look back: January 21
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A look back: January 18
1948:
Gus Koutroulakis began working for his uncle Pete at Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs.
1970:
Architect David O. Whilldin ,designer of the Thomas Jefferson Hotel, (soon to be Leer Tower), died.
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A look back: January 17
1851:
Image taken from 11.4.1911 edition of The Reform Advocate. Photo credit: Birmingham Public Library archives
Early Birmingham civic leader Samuel Ullman and his family arrived in America after a 56-day voyage from France.
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A look back: January 16
1928:
Composer Ezra Sims was born in Birmingham.
An Appeal for Law and Order and Common Sense was published in newspapers across the state.
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A look back: January 15
1890:
The William Nabors residence was purchased and later demolished to make way for the Steiner Building.
2001:
Condoleezza Rice became National Security Advisor.
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A look back: January 14
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A look back: January 11
1892:
Lawyer and U. S. Senator Tom Stewart was born in Tennessee.
1861:
Alabama seceded from the Union.
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