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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
* [[January 2]]: The [[J & M Child Development Center]] on [[Bessemer Road]] was damaged by arson. | * [[January 2]]: The [[J & M Child Development Center]] on [[Bessemer Road]] was damaged by arson. | ||
* May: | * [[May 12]]: [[Birmingham International Street Fair]]. | ||
===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
* [[January 1]]: [[WZRR-FM]] switched from the classic rock "[[Rock 99]]" format, to a modern hits format as "[[99.5 The Vibe]]". | * [[January 1]]: [[WZRR-FM]] switched from the classic rock "[[Rock 99]]" format, to a modern hits format as "[[99.5 The Vibe]]". | ||
* January 1: [[WJOX-AM]] changed its name from "WJOX 690 AM" to "690 The Fan". | * January 1: [[WJOX-AM]] changed its name from "WJOX 690 AM" to "690 The Fan". | ||
* September: [[Iron City Live]] opened. | |||
==Disestablishments== | |||
* [[January 2]]: [[McCormick & Schmick's]] at [[Brookwood Village]] closed. | * [[January 2]]: [[McCormick & Schmick's]] at [[Brookwood Village]] closed. | ||
* | * May: The [[Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts]] disbanded. | ||
=== Government === | === Government === | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 4 January 2012
2012 is the 141st year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 2: The J & M Child Development Center on Bessemer Road was damaged by arson.
- May 12: Birmingham International Street Fair.
Business
- January 1: WZRR-FM switched from the classic rock "Rock 99" format, to a modern hits format as "99.5 The Vibe".
- January 1: WJOX-AM changed its name from "WJOX 690 AM" to "690 The Fan".
- September: Iron City Live opened.
Disestablishments
- January 2: McCormick & Schmick's at Brookwood Village closed.
- May: The Association of Cajun Music Enthusiasts disbanded.
Government
- November 5: Vestavia Hills converted from a mayor-council government to council-manager.
Sports
Individuals
Deaths
- January 3: Michael O'Connor, chief of the North Shelby Fire and Emergency Medical District
- January 3: Gene Bartow, former UAB Blazers basketball coach and athletic director
- January 4: Ken Ward, former WVTM-TV reporter
Works
- 2012 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp by Jim Denney of Alexander City
Buildings
- 29 Seven, Lakeview
- ASFA Theate, Alabama School of Fine Arts (opened in January)
- B. L. Harbert International international operations campus, Lakeshore Crossings
- Cahaba Center at Grandview (opened in September)
- Greenwood Park, East Birmingham
- Tuggle Elementary School, Enon Ridge
See Also
- 2012 Birmingham Barons
- 2012 general election
- 2012 Iron Bowl
- 2012 Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
- 2012 UAB Blazers football
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