September 21

September 21 in the history of the Birmingham District:

2013: The Alabama Symphony Orchestra performed the world premiere of "A More Convenient Season" at the Alys Stephens Center.
2011: The Fairfield Civic Center was shut down during a political dispute.
2006: Construction began on the 2600 Highland Avenue condominium project.
2004: Skybucket Records released a compilation album entitled Low Dose Exposure.
1996: Robbie Fearn married Pamela Rowe.
1989: Samford University student Rex Copeland was murdered by his debate coach William Slagle.
1984: Writer Fred Bonnie married Wendy Watts.
1959: Shelby Memorial Hospital in Alabaster was dedicated.
1957: Attorney Orzell Billingsley married Geselda Hill.
1955: The remodeled La Paree restaurant opened at 2013 5th Avenue North.
1948: Alberta City was annexed into the city of Tuscaloosa.

Fannie Flagg, born September 21, 1944

Births

1967: Software entrepreneur Jeff Trotman was born.
1957: Author Mark Childress was birn in Monroeville, Monroe County.
1944: Fannie Flagg was born in Birmingham.
1940: Jefferson County Commissioner and former state representative Jim Carns was born in Blount County.
1919: Preservationist Marvin Harper was born in Northport.