1915:
Writer and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham.
1998:
The MAPS infomercial was broadcast simultaneously by every local TV station.
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A look back: July 7
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A look back: July 2
1939:
Singer Paul Williams was born in Birmingham.
2007:
WYDE-FM dropped its talk radio format and played Christmas music.
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A look back: July 1
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 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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