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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
[[Image:Arrington Woods Shuttlesworth march.jpg|center|thumb|525px|[[1992 Solidarity March]] for [[Richard Arrington Jr]] with [[Abraham Woods Jr]] and [[Fred Shuttlesworth]].]] | |||
* [[January 24]]: A "[[1992 Solidarity March|Solidarity March]]" was held to protest [[Mayor of Birmingham|Mayor]] [[Richard Arrington]]'s imprisonment on federal contempt of court charges. | |||
* April: ''Esquire'' magazine published a cover story about "[[The Machine]]", a secretive political organization at the [[University of Alabama]]. | * April: ''Esquire'' magazine published a cover story about "[[The Machine]]", a secretive political organization at the [[University of Alabama]]. | ||
* [[1992 City Stages|City Stages]] featured James Brown, Al Green, George Jones, and Richie Havens. | * [[April 15]]–[[April 17|17]]: [[Sun Ra]] and his Intergalactic Arkestra performed at [[The Chukker]]. | ||
* [[May 4]]: More than 700 people gathered at [[Linn Park]] to protest white nationalist activity in the region, following the [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1992|murder]] of Benny Rembert by members of [[Bill Riccio]]'s [[Aryan National Front]]. | |||
* June: [[1992 City Stages|City Stages]] featured James Brown, Al Green, George Jones, and Richie Havens. | |||
* [[October 7]]: [[U2]]'s "Zoo TV" tour [[List of concerts at Legion Field|played at Legion Field]]. | |||
* The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]]' [[Salute to Spain]]. | * The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]]' [[Salute to Spain]]. | ||
* Larry "Bud" Melman was grand marshall of the [[Do Dah Day]] parade. | * Larry "Bud" Melman was grand marshall of the [[Do Dah Day]] parade. | ||
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* [[Rites of Spring]] organized its first annual dance party at [[Sloss Furnaces]]. | * [[Rites of Spring]] organized its first annual dance party at [[Sloss Furnaces]]. | ||
* Rock bands [[Brother Cane]] and the [[Shame Idols]] were formed. | * Rock bands [[Brother Cane]] and the [[Shame Idols]] were formed. | ||
* [[St George's Clinic]] was founded at [[Cooper Green Mercy Health Services|Cooper Green Hospital]]. | |||
* [[Jim Dearth]] founded [[Voices for Alabama's Children]]. | * [[Jim Dearth]] founded [[Voices for Alabama's Children]]. | ||
* The revived "[[Cousin Cliff's Clubhouse]]" starring [[Cliff Holman]] ended its 2-year run on [[WBRC-TV]]. | * The revived "[[Cousin Cliff's Clubhouse]]" starring [[Cliff Holman]] ended its 2-year run on [[WBRC-TV]]. | ||
* [[Sam Mockbee]] and [[D. K. Ruth]] founded [[Auburn University]]'s [[Rural Studio]] in west Alabama. | * [[Sam Mockbee]] and [[D. K. Ruth]] founded [[Auburn University]]'s [[Rural Studio]] in west Alabama. | ||
* [[MountainTop Community Church]] was founded by [[Bill Elder]]. | |||
* The [[Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust]] was created by [[Amendment 543]] to the [[Alabama Constitution of 1901]]. | |||
* [[Lawton Higgs]] founded the homeless ministry that became the [[Church of the Reconciler]]. | |||
* [[David Doggett]] and [[Dolores Hydock]] founded the [[Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts]] (ACME) | |||
===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
[[Image:Black & White cover.jpg|right|thumb|''Black & White'' debuted in 1992]] | |||
* ''[[Black & White]]'' newspaper debuted. | * ''[[Black & White]]'' newspaper debuted. | ||
* [[March 17]]: [[PT's Sports Grill]] opened a second location, in [[Inverness]]. | |||
* April: The first batch of [[Bud's Best Cookies]] was produced. | |||
* [[May 2]]: [[First Alabama Bank]] became [[Regions Bank]]. | * [[May 2]]: [[First Alabama Bank]] became [[Regions Bank]]. | ||
* December: Atlanta franchisees Markham & Nancy Oswald opened their first [[Ruth's Chris Steak House]] at the [[Embassy Suites Hotel]]. | |||
* [[December 22]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired FWNB Bancshares of Carrollton, Texas. | |||
* [[EWTN]] launched [[WEWN]], a 24-hour shortwave radio broadcast. | * [[EWTN]] launched [[WEWN]], a 24-hour shortwave radio broadcast. | ||
* [[Books-A-Million]] went public. | * [[Books-A-Million]] went public. | ||
* [[CapitalSouth Bank]] was founded. | * [[CapitalSouth Bank]] was founded. | ||
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* [[WJOX-AM]] was launched as a reformatting of oldies station [[WVOK-AM]] on [[AM 690]]. | * [[WJOX-AM]] was launched as a reformatting of oldies station [[WVOK-AM]] on [[AM 690]]. | ||
* [[LAH Real Estate]] was founded by [[Jim Lawrence]], [[Keith Arendall]] and [[Maurice Humphries]]. | * [[LAH Real Estate]] was founded by [[Jim Lawrence]], [[Keith Arendall]] and [[Maurice Humphries]]. | ||
* A second iteration of [[Mabel's Beauty Shop & Chainsaw Repair]] opened and closed on [[3rd Avenue South]]. | |||
* [[Michael's]] steak house closed. | * [[Michael's]] steak house closed. | ||
* [[David Dyson]] and [[Johnny Johnson]] founded the [[Dyson Institute]]. | * [[David Dyson]] and [[Johnny Johnson]] founded the [[Dyson Institute]]. | ||
* [[Cinema City 8]] on [[Parkway East]] closed. | * [[Cinema City 8]] on [[Parkway East]] closed. | ||
* [[Green Springs 6]] on [[Green Springs Highway]] closed. | * [[Green Springs 6]] on [[Green Springs Highway]] closed. | ||
* [[ | * [[Eli Stevens]] bought [[Hamburger Heaven]] from [[Catherine Caddell]]. | ||
* The architecture firm of [[Mims and Gaunt]] closed. | * The architecture firm of [[Mims and Gaunt]] closed. | ||
* [[Grundy's Music Room]] closed. | |||
* [[AT&T South|South Central Bell]] merged with Southern Bell to form [[AT&T South|BellSouth]]. | |||
* [[Muzik & More|Music-N-More]] was founded by [[Aquil Abdur-Rasheed]] and his wife, [[Hafeeza Abdur-Rasheed|Hafeeza]] at the [[Bessemer Flea Market]] | |||
* [[La Paz]] Mexican restaurant opened at [[Crestline Village]]. | |||
* Document imaging company [[IBML]] was founded. | |||
* [[Rick Heartsill]] founded [[Direct Communications]]. | |||
* [[George N. Sarris|George N.]] and [[Kostas Sarris]] opened [[Sarris Café]] in [[Hoover]]. | |||
* [[Andy Coats]] founded [[OHD|Occupational Health Dynamics]]. | |||
* The [[Robins & Morton|Robins Corporation]] was renamed [[Robins & Morton]] as [[Barry Morton]] succeeded [[Todd Robins]] as chairman and CEO. | |||
* [[Rene Pastor]] founded [[Magic City Signs|Magic City Wholesale Neon Inc.]] in [[Hueytown]]. | |||
* [[Gwen DeRu]] founded [[DeRu & Associates]] marketing and public relations firm. | |||
* [[Antoine's Restaurant]] moved from [[7th Avenue South]] to [[Cahaba Heights]]. | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
* The [[Friends of Rickwood]] took over management of [[Rickwood Field]]. | * The [[Friends of Rickwood]] took over management of [[Rickwood Field]]. | ||
* | * A new [[Birmingham Bulls (ECHL)|Birmingham Bulls]] team took the ice as part of the East Coast Hockey League. | ||
* The [[1992 Birmingham Fire|Birmingham Fire]] compiled a 7-3-1 record, losing a first-round playoff game to the Orlando Thunder in the Citrus Bowl on [[May 30]]. | * The [[1992 Birmingham Fire|Birmingham Fire]] compiled a 7-3-1 record, losing a first-round playoff game to the Orlando Thunder in the Citrus Bowl on [[May 30]]. | ||
* [[Bobby Allison]] was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. | * [[Bobby Allison]] was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. | ||
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==Works== | ==Works== | ||
[[Image:Storyteller fountain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Storyteller Fountain]] | |||
* The [[Storyteller Fountain]] by [[Frank Fleming]] was installed at [[Five Points South]]. | * The [[Storyteller Fountain]] by [[Frank Fleming]] was installed at [[Five Points South]]. | ||
* The [[Kneeling ministers statue]] was installed at [[Kelly Ingram Park]]. | * The [[Kneeling ministers statue]] was installed at [[Kelly Ingram Park]]. | ||
* The [[Fred Shuttlesworth statue]] by [[John Rhoden]]. | |||
* "[[Cristoforo Columbo]]", marble statue by [[Ugo Sordelli]] at [[UAB]]'s [[Smolian International House]]. | |||
* The Grammy-winning album ''[[Emmylou Harris]] & The Nash Ramblers At The Ryman'' was released. | * The Grammy-winning album ''[[Emmylou Harris]] & The Nash Ramblers At The Ryman'' was released. | ||
* The film ''Shaking the Tree'', starring [[Courteney Cox]], was released. | * The film ''Shaking the Tree'', starring [[Courteney Cox]], was released. | ||
* ''Christmas at the Alabama'', featuring the [[Alabama Theatre]]'s [[Mighty Wurlitzer]] played by [[Richard Phillips]] was released on cassette. | * ''Christmas at the Alabama'', featuring the [[Alabama Theatre]]'s [[Mighty Wurlitzer]] played by [[Richard Phillips]] was released on cassette. | ||
* The film ''Sleepwalkers'', starring [[Glenn Shadix]], was released. | * The film ''Sleepwalkers'', starring [[Glenn Shadix]], was released. | ||
* ''[[Jab]]'' magazine was launched by cartoonist [[Frank Cummings]]. | |||
===Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
[[Image:Kirklin Clinic.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The Kirklin Clinic]] | |||
* [[Kelly Ingram Park]] was renovated and rededicated as "a place of revolution and reconciliation." | * [[Kelly Ingram Park]] was renovated and rededicated as "a place of revolution and reconciliation." | ||
* The [[Kirklin Clinic]] was dedicated at a large courtyard ceremony. | |||
* [[Brook Highland Cinema]] opened. | * [[Brook Highland Cinema]] opened. | ||
* [[Crestwood Park]] was renovated with a new barbecue pavilion and parking lot layout. | * [[Crestwood Park]] was renovated with a new barbecue pavilion and parking lot layout. | ||
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* [[November 14]]: the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] opened. | * [[November 14]]: the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] opened. | ||
* A historical marker was dedicated at the [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse]]. | * A historical marker was dedicated at the [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse]]. | ||
* Renovations to [[St Paul's Cathedral]] | |||
* [[Birmingham Fire Station No. 3]] was demolished and re-built. | |||
* [[Memorial Mound]] in [[Bessmer]]. | |||
* The [[Civitan International Research Center]] at [[UAB]] opened. | |||
* [[Palisades Church of Christ]] in [[Glen Iris]]. | |||
===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
* ''A Walk Through Fire'', novel by [[William Cobb]] | |||
* ''Gone South'', novel by [[Robert R. McCammon]] | * ''Gone South'', novel by [[Robert R. McCammon]] | ||
* ''The History of Forest Park'' by [[Catherine Greene Browne]] | * ''The History of Forest Park'' by [[Catherine Greene Browne]] | ||
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* ''The Cost of Courage: The Journey of An American Congressman'' by [[Carl Elliott]] and Micheal D'Orso | * ''The Cost of Courage: The Journey of An American Congressman'' by [[Carl Elliott]] and Micheal D'Orso | ||
== | ==Individuals== | ||
* Scientist [[Larry DeLucas]] served on Space Shuttle Mission STS-50. | * Scientist [[Larry DeLucas]] served on Space Shuttle Mission STS-50. | ||
* [[Earl Hilliard]] became the first African American to represent Alabama in the United States Congress since Reconstruction. | * [[Earl Hilliard]] became the first African American to represent Alabama in the United States Congress since Reconstruction. | ||
* [[Mike Hathorne]] succeeded [[Jack Farr]] as principal of [[Homewood High School]]. | * [[Mike Hathorne]] succeeded [[Jack Farr]] as principal of [[Homewood High School]]. | ||
* [[Freeman Hrabowski]] became president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County. | * [[Freeman Hrabowski]] became president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County. | ||
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* [[William Bridgers]] retired from [[UAB]]. | * [[William Bridgers]] retired from [[UAB]]. | ||
* [[Kim J. Chaney]] was elected to the Cullman County bench. | * [[Kim J. Chaney]] was elected to the Cullman County bench. | ||
* [[James Pittman]] retired as dean of the [[UAB School of Medicine]]. | |||
* Artist [[John Rhoden]] was appointed head of the Art Commission of the City of New York. | * Artist [[John Rhoden]] was appointed head of the Art Commission of the City of New York. | ||
* Director [[John Badham]] married Olivia Laughlin. | * Director [[John Badham]] married Olivia Laughlin. | ||
* [[Jan Willis]] was named the Walter A. Crowell Professorship of Social Sciences at the University of California-Santa Cruz. | * [[Jan Willis]] was named the Walter A. Crowell Professorship of Social Sciences at the University of California-Santa Cruz. | ||
* [[Richie Kingsmore]] left [[Shades Mountain Baptist Church]] to become composer-in-residence at Prestonwood Baptist in Dallas, Texas. | |||
* Orthopedic surgeon [[Ernest Brock]] retired. | |||
===Births=== | ===Births=== | ||
* [[March 22]]: [[Neco Brett]], [[Birmingham Legion]] forward | |||
* [[April 7]]: [[Kaitlan Collins]], CNN White House correspondent | |||
* [[June 29]]: [[Trey Mullinax]], professional golfer. | |||
* [[September 1]]: [[Kirani James]], Olympic gold medalist | |||
* [[November 3]]: [[Kat Michelle Files]], dancer and model | |||
* [[November 23]]: [[Juan Agudelo]], [[Birmingham Legion FC]] forward | |||
* [[November 25]]: [[Sergio Williams]], [[Woodlawn neighborhood]] vice-president | |||
* [[December 3]]: [[LaDarrion Williams]], playwright and novelist | |||
* [[December 6]]: [[Laptop]], [[Birmingham Zoo]] rhinoceros | |||
* [[Daniel Carson]], principal double bassist for the [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]] | |||
* [[Daniel Jelks]], rapper and accused murderer | |||
* [[Catherine Patterson]], news reporter and anchor | |||
* [[Carson Stalnaker]], filmmaker ("Amazing Basketball Shots") | * [[Carson Stalnaker]], filmmaker ("Amazing Basketball Shots") | ||
* [[Ajene Williams]], sculptor | |||
===Awards=== | |||
* [[Howell Raines]] was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. | |||
* [[Alabama Business Hall of Fame]]: [[Aaron Aronov]], [[Angelo Bruno]], [[Samuel Garner]], [[Frank Moody]], [[Hall Thompson]] | |||
* [[Alabama Press Association]] Best Opinion Columnist: [[Joey Kennedy]] | |||
* [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]: [[Dieter Brock]], [[Clay Carroll]], [[Mike Fuller]], [[Ozzie Newsome]], [[Donnie Salls]], and [[Henry Seibels]]. | |||
* [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]]: [[Earlie Billups]], [[Duke Ellington]], [[Lionel Hampton]], [[Trenton Harris]], [[Samuel Lay]], [[Consuela Lee]] | |||
* [[Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame]]: [[Major Brown]], [[Lenette Calvin]], [[Bob Finley]], [[Severne Frazier]], [[James Glover]], [[Bill Harris]], [[Tom Jones]], [[Doug Lockridge]], [[Chuck Miller]], [[Hugh O'Shields]], [[James Porch]], [[Jack Powell]], [[Thompson Reynolds]], [[Tom Tarleton]] | |||
* [[Miss Shelby County]]: [[Marli Erwin McIntire]] | |||
===Graduations=== | ===Graduations=== | ||
* [[Zelia Baugh]] earned a master's in social work at the [[University of Alabama]] | |||
* [[Steven Ford Brown]] earned a bachelor of arts in English and literature at [[UAB]] | |||
* [[Vonetta Flowers]] graduated from [[Jackson-Olin High School]]. | * [[Vonetta Flowers]] graduated from [[Jackson-Olin High School]]. | ||
* [[Vanessa Leonard]] earned a master's in business administration at the University of Mississippi. | |||
* [[Beth Shelburne]] graduated from [[Homewood High School]]. | |||
* [[Vic Wilson]] graduated from the [[University of Alabama]]. | * [[Vic Wilson]] graduated from the [[University of Alabama]]. | ||
===Deaths=== | ===Deaths=== | ||
* [[April 17]]: | [[Image:Hank Penny.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Hank Penny (1918-1992)]] | ||
[[Image:Eddie Kendrick.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Eddie Kendrick (1939-1992)]] | |||
* [[January 12]]: [[Eric Embry]], [[Alabama Supreme Court]] justice | |||
* [[March 15]]: [[Jim Taber]], radio deejay | |||
* [[April 17]]: [[Hank Penny]], western swing bandleader | |||
* [[April 21]]: [[Johnny Shines]], blues guitarist | |||
* [[May 26]]: [[Helen Walpole]], radio actress and writer | |||
* [[July 16]]: [[Buck Buchanan]], pro football hall of famer | * [[July 16]]: [[Buck Buchanan]], pro football hall of famer | ||
* [[August 13]]: | * [[August 13]]: [[Clifford Allison]], race car driver | ||
* [[October 5]]: | * [[October 5]]: [[Eddie Kendricks]], singer | ||
* [[November 7]]: | * [[October 8]]: [[Frank Yeilding Jr]], banker | ||
* [[October 19]]: [[J. T. Waggoner Sr]], former [[Birmingham City Commission]]er | |||
* [[November 7]]: [[Richard Yates]], novelist | |||
* [[November 22]]: [[Charles Saab]], founder of [[Saab Tire & Automotive]] | |||
* [[Miner Cliett]], champion skeet shooter | |||
:* ''see also [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1992]]''. | :* ''see also [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1992]]''. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:43, 6 February 2024
1992 was the 121st year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 24: A "Solidarity March" was held to protest Mayor Richard Arrington's imprisonment on federal contempt of court charges.
- April: Esquire magazine published a cover story about "The Machine", a secretive political organization at the University of Alabama.
- April 15–17: Sun Ra and his Intergalactic Arkestra performed at The Chukker.
- May 4: More than 700 people gathered at Linn Park to protest white nationalist activity in the region, following the murder of Benny Rembert by members of Bill Riccio's Aryan National Front.
- June: City Stages featured James Brown, Al Green, George Jones, and Richie Havens.
- October 7: U2's "Zoo TV" tour played at Legion Field.
- The Birmingham Festival of Arts' Salute to Spain.
- Larry "Bud" Melman was grand marshall of the Do Dah Day parade.
- The 7th Congressional District of Alabama was redrawn.
- The Weather Forecast Office Birmingham moved to the Shelby County Airport.
- United Way-Community Chest of Central Alabama became United Way of Central Alabama.
- Rites of Spring organized its first annual dance party at Sloss Furnaces.
- Rock bands Brother Cane and the Shame Idols were formed.
- St George's Clinic was founded at Cooper Green Hospital.
- Jim Dearth founded Voices for Alabama's Children.
- The revived "Cousin Cliff's Clubhouse" starring Cliff Holman ended its 2-year run on WBRC-TV.
- Sam Mockbee and D. K. Ruth founded Auburn University's Rural Studio in west Alabama.
- MountainTop Community Church was founded by Bill Elder.
- The Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust was created by Amendment 543 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901.
- Lawton Higgs founded the homeless ministry that became the Church of the Reconciler.
- David Doggett and Dolores Hydock founded the Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts (ACME)
Business
- Black & White newspaper debuted.
- March 17: PT's Sports Grill opened a second location, in Inverness.
- April: The first batch of Bud's Best Cookies was produced.
- May 2: First Alabama Bank became Regions Bank.
- December: Atlanta franchisees Markham & Nancy Oswald opened their first Ruth's Chris Steak House at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
- December 22: Compass Bank acquired FWNB Bancshares of Carrollton, Texas.
- EWTN launched WEWN, a 24-hour shortwave radio broadcast.
- Books-A-Million went public.
- CapitalSouth Bank was founded.
- The Hyatt House reopened as the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.
- WJOX-AM was launched as a reformatting of oldies station WVOK-AM on AM 690.
- LAH Real Estate was founded by Jim Lawrence, Keith Arendall and Maurice Humphries.
- A second iteration of Mabel's Beauty Shop & Chainsaw Repair opened and closed on 3rd Avenue South.
- Michael's steak house closed.
- David Dyson and Johnny Johnson founded the Dyson Institute.
- Cinema City 8 on Parkway East closed.
- Green Springs 6 on Green Springs Highway closed.
- Eli Stevens bought Hamburger Heaven from Catherine Caddell.
- The architecture firm of Mims and Gaunt closed.
- Grundy's Music Room closed.
- South Central Bell merged with Southern Bell to form BellSouth.
- Music-N-More was founded by Aquil Abdur-Rasheed and his wife, Hafeeza at the Bessemer Flea Market
- La Paz Mexican restaurant opened at Crestline Village.
- Document imaging company IBML was founded.
- Rick Heartsill founded Direct Communications.
- George N. and Kostas Sarris opened Sarris Café in Hoover.
- Andy Coats founded Occupational Health Dynamics.
- The Robins Corporation was renamed Robins & Morton as Barry Morton succeeded Todd Robins as chairman and CEO.
- Rene Pastor founded Magic City Wholesale Neon Inc. in Hueytown.
- Gwen DeRu founded DeRu & Associates marketing and public relations firm.
- Antoine's Restaurant moved from 7th Avenue South to Cahaba Heights.
Sports
- The Friends of Rickwood took over management of Rickwood Field.
- A new Birmingham Bulls team took the ice as part of the East Coast Hockey League.
- The Birmingham Fire compiled a 7-3-1 record, losing a first-round playoff game to the Orlando Thunder in the Citrus Bowl on May 30.
- Bobby Allison was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
- Terry Bowden succeeded Pat Dye as head coach of the Auburn Tigers football team.
- January 2: Pat Sullivan was hired as Texas Christian's head football coach.
- The 1992 Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Tournament was held at the BJCC Arena.
- Carl Lewis and Charles Barkley won gold medals at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
- August: George Archer won the inaugural Bruno's Memorial Classic at the Greystone Golf and Country Club.
- October 31: Bo Jackson's jersey number 34 was retired during a halftime ceremony at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- November 4: Center Alan Ogg was waived by the Miami Heat.
- November 26: Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Auburn Tigers 17-0 in the Iron Bowl at Legion Field.
- December: Alabama State defeated Alabama A&M 14-11 in the Magic City Classic.
Works
- The Storyteller Fountain by Frank Fleming was installed at Five Points South.
- The Kneeling ministers statue was installed at Kelly Ingram Park.
- The Fred Shuttlesworth statue by John Rhoden.
- "Cristoforo Columbo", marble statue by Ugo Sordelli at UAB's Smolian International House.
- The Grammy-winning album Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers At The Ryman was released.
- The film Shaking the Tree, starring Courteney Cox, was released.
- Christmas at the Alabama, featuring the Alabama Theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer played by Richard Phillips was released on cassette.
- The film Sleepwalkers, starring Glenn Shadix, was released.
- Jab magazine was launched by cartoonist Frank Cummings.
Buildings
- Kelly Ingram Park was renovated and rededicated as "a place of revolution and reconciliation."
- The Kirklin Clinic was dedicated at a large courtyard ceremony.
- Brook Highland Cinema opened.
- Crestwood Park was renovated with a new barbecue pavilion and parking lot layout.
- February: the Hoover Public Library opened.
- August: The new John Carroll Catholic High School campus on Lakeshore Parkway opened.
- November 14: the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute opened.
- A historical marker was dedicated at the Auburn Women's Club clubhouse.
- Renovations to St Paul's Cathedral
- Birmingham Fire Station No. 3 was demolished and re-built.
- Memorial Mound in Bessmer.
- The Civitan International Research Center at UAB opened.
- Palisades Church of Christ in Glen Iris.
Books
- A Walk Through Fire, novel by William Cobb
- Gone South, novel by Robert R. McCammon
- The History of Forest Park by Catherine Greene Browne
- The Diversity of Life by E. O. Wilson
- Pilgrim in the Ruins: A Life of Walker Percy by Jay Tolson.
- Of Power and Right : Hugo Black, William O. Douglas, and America's Constitutional Revolution. by Howard Ball
- Joshua and Bigtooth by Mark Childress
- Good Cats/Bad Cats, Good Dogs/Bad Dogs, and Wings of Fire by Charles Ghigna
- B-Four by Sam Hodges
- The Cost of Courage: The Journey of An American Congressman by Carl Elliott and Micheal D'Orso
Individuals
- Scientist Larry DeLucas served on Space Shuttle Mission STS-50.
- Earl Hilliard became the first African American to represent Alabama in the United States Congress since Reconstruction.
- Mike Hathorne succeeded Jack Farr as principal of Homewood High School.
- Freeman Hrabowski became president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
- Jim Atkinson succeeded Robert Waldrop as Mayor of Homewood.
- William Bridgers retired from UAB.
- Kim J. Chaney was elected to the Cullman County bench.
- James Pittman retired as dean of the UAB School of Medicine.
- Artist John Rhoden was appointed head of the Art Commission of the City of New York.
- Director John Badham married Olivia Laughlin.
- Jan Willis was named the Walter A. Crowell Professorship of Social Sciences at the University of California-Santa Cruz.
- Richie Kingsmore left Shades Mountain Baptist Church to become composer-in-residence at Prestonwood Baptist in Dallas, Texas.
- Orthopedic surgeon Ernest Brock retired.
Births
- March 22: Neco Brett, Birmingham Legion forward
- April 7: Kaitlan Collins, CNN White House correspondent
- June 29: Trey Mullinax, professional golfer.
- September 1: Kirani James, Olympic gold medalist
- November 3: Kat Michelle Files, dancer and model
- November 23: Juan Agudelo, Birmingham Legion FC forward
- November 25: Sergio Williams, Woodlawn neighborhood vice-president
- December 3: LaDarrion Williams, playwright and novelist
- December 6: Laptop, Birmingham Zoo rhinoceros
- Daniel Carson, principal double bassist for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra
- Daniel Jelks, rapper and accused murderer
- Catherine Patterson, news reporter and anchor
- Carson Stalnaker, filmmaker ("Amazing Basketball Shots")
- Ajene Williams, sculptor
Awards
- Howell Raines was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing.
- Alabama Business Hall of Fame: Aaron Aronov, Angelo Bruno, Samuel Garner, Frank Moody, Hall Thompson
- Alabama Press Association Best Opinion Columnist: Joey Kennedy
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame: Dieter Brock, Clay Carroll, Mike Fuller, Ozzie Newsome, Donnie Salls, and Henry Seibels.
- Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame: Earlie Billups, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Trenton Harris, Samuel Lay, Consuela Lee
- Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame: Major Brown, Lenette Calvin, Bob Finley, Severne Frazier, James Glover, Bill Harris, Tom Jones, Doug Lockridge, Chuck Miller, Hugh O'Shields, James Porch, Jack Powell, Thompson Reynolds, Tom Tarleton
- Miss Shelby County: Marli Erwin McIntire
Graduations
- Zelia Baugh earned a master's in social work at the University of Alabama
- Steven Ford Brown earned a bachelor of arts in English and literature at UAB
- Vonetta Flowers graduated from Jackson-Olin High School.
- Vanessa Leonard earned a master's in business administration at the University of Mississippi.
- Beth Shelburne graduated from Homewood High School.
- Vic Wilson graduated from the University of Alabama.
Deaths
- January 12: Eric Embry, Alabama Supreme Court justice
- March 15: Jim Taber, radio deejay
- April 17: Hank Penny, western swing bandleader
- April 21: Johnny Shines, blues guitarist
- May 26: Helen Walpole, radio actress and writer
- July 16: Buck Buchanan, pro football hall of famer
- August 13: Clifford Allison, race car driver
- October 5: Eddie Kendricks, singer
- October 8: Frank Yeilding Jr, banker
- October 19: J. T. Waggoner Sr, former Birmingham City Commissioner
- November 7: Richard Yates, novelist
- November 22: Charles Saab, founder of Saab Tire & Automotive
- Miner Cliett, champion skeet shooter
- see also List of Birmingham homicides in 1992.
See Also
1990s |
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Births - Deaths - Establishments - Events - Works |