1886:
The cornerstone of Temple Emanu-El at 17th Street and 5th Avenue North was laid.
2007:
Birmingham Police Department officer Nolan Shivers retired with 49 years of service.
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A look back: July 31
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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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A look back: July 24
1918:
Satchel Paige was sent to the Industrial School for Negro Children in Mount Meigs.
2002:
Music professor Hugh Thomas died.
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A look back: July 22
1972:
The Sloss Blast Furnace Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
2006:
The Function in the Junction jazz festival was held in Erskine Hawkins Park in Ensley.
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