February 9

February 9 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2015: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. Olanda Smith and Dianah McCaryer exchanged vows before Judge Mike Graffeo at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
• 2008: The Red Mountain Market celebrated its grand opening.
• 1993: Lucy Bonds began selling espresso from a cart on 20th Street South. The business eventually became Lucy's Coffee and Tea.
• 1962: Judge Clarence Allgood took his seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
• 1962: Judge Walter Gewin took his seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
• 1958: Yester Ceramic Laboratory was incorporated.
• 1950: The Little Garden Club was accepted into the Garden Clubs of America.
• 1860: The Alabama Legislature established the Alabama Hospital for the Insane in Tuscaloosa.

John Lytle Wilson, born February 9, 1977

Births

• 1985: Motorcycle racer Jason DiSalvo was born in Stafford, New York.
• 1977: Artist John Lytle Wilson was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
• 1933: Golfer Jo Ann Prentice was born in Birmingham.
• 1925: Alabama Labor Commissioner Asa Trammell was born.
• 1863: State representative and Judge John McQueen was born in South Carolina.

Deaths

• 2011: Salvation Army commander Luther Smith died.
• 1930: Former Alderman and business owner Tom Ashford died.
• 1827: St Clair County pioneer John Looney died in Mobile.

Sports

• 2008: The 4th annual BE5K Run/Walk race took place downtown, beginning at Boutwell Auditorium.
• 2003: The 2nd annual Mercedes Marathon was held in Birmingham, Homewood and Mountain Brook.
• 1971: Pitcher Satchel Paige was announced as the first Negro Leagues player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.