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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
* | * [[March 29]]: The North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement came into effect, with [[WAPI-AM]] moving temporarily to [[AM 1170]]. | ||
===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
* The ''[[Birmingham News]]'' and ''[[Birmingham Age-Herald]]'' adopted Linotype's new "Corona" typeface. | |||
* [[Penn Central Airlines]] inaugurated direct passenger service from [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport|Birmingham Municipal Airport]] to Pittsburgh's Allegheny County Airport. | |||
====Establishments==== | ====Establishments==== | ||
* [[Tom Martin]] founded the [[Southern Research|Alabama Research Institute]]. | * [[Tom Martin]] founded the [[Southern Research|Alabama Research Institute]]. | ||
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* The U.S. Army Air Corps created the [[Tuskegee Airmen|332nd Fighter Group]] which trained African-American aviators at the [[Tuskegee Army Air Field]]. | * The U.S. Army Air Corps created the [[Tuskegee Airmen|332nd Fighter Group]] which trained African-American aviators at the [[Tuskegee Army Air Field]]. | ||
* The [[Alabama Highway Department]] took over maintenance of the "Rose Trails" along the [[U.S. Highway 280|Florida Short Route]]. | * The [[Alabama Highway Department]] took over maintenance of the "Rose Trails" along the [[U.S. Highway 280|Florida Short Route]]. | ||
* [[October 13]]: [[1941 Birmingham municipal election]] | |||
===Religion=== | ===Religion=== | ||
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===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
* | * [[January 1]]: Morris Brown defeated Wilberforce 19-3 in the inaugural [[Vulcan Bowl|Steel Bowl]] at [[Legion Field]]. | ||
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
* The [[Gardendale Elementary School murals]] were completed. | * The [[Gardendale Elementary School murals]] were completed. | ||
* [[February 17]]: The ''[[U.S.S. Birmingham (CL-62)]]'' was laid down at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. | |||
===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
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* Eight-room addition to [[F. D. McArthur School]] in [[Druid Hills]] | * Eight-room addition to [[F. D. McArthur School]] in [[Druid Hills]] | ||
* Expansion and renovation of the [[Homewood Theatre]] | * Expansion and renovation of the [[Homewood Theatre]] | ||
* Indoor plumbing was added to [[Mortimer Jordan High School]]. | |||
===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
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==Individuals== | ==Individuals== | ||
* | * [[Avery Parrish]] left the [[Erskine Hawkins Orchestra]]. | ||
* [[Virginia Tyler]] assumed directorship of the [[Ensley Community House]]. | |||
* [[Margaret Walker]] began her teaching career at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. | |||
===Births=== | ===Births=== | ||
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===Marriages=== | ===Marriages=== | ||
* | * [[June 21]]: [[William Sulzby]] married [[Mildred Sulzby|Mildred Wood]]. | ||
* [[Fred Shuttlesworth]] married [[Ruby Shuttlesworth|Ruby Keeler]]. | |||
===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
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===Graduations=== | ===Graduations=== | ||
* | * Attorney [[Samuel Burr]] earned his bachelor of arts at the [[University of Alabama]]. | ||
* Novelist [[Walker Percy]] completed an M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. | |||
==Context== | ==Context== | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 9 October 2018
1941 was the 70th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.
Events
- March 29: The North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement came into effect, with WAPI-AM moving temporarily to AM 1170.
Business
- The Birmingham News and Birmingham Age-Herald adopted Linotype's new "Corona" typeface.
- Penn Central Airlines inaugurated direct passenger service from Birmingham Municipal Airport to Pittsburgh's Allegheny County Airport.
Establishments
- Tom Martin founded the Alabama Research Institute.
- The Anchorage Restaurant opened in Homewood.
- Ariail Drug Co. opened in Crestline Village.
- The Brooke Hill School for Girls opened.
- The Homewood Public Library was created at Homewood City Hall.
- John Packas Barbecue opened at 414 18th Street South.
- Morris Sher launched the clothing business that evolved into Krown Kredit.
- The Lucky Strike Bowling Alley opened at 2217 3rd Avenue North.
- Stapleton's Fine Foods opened at 2131 7th Avenue South.
- Vaughan-Weil opened at 1816 3rd Avenue North.
Government
- The U.S. Army Air Corps created the 332nd Fighter Group which trained African-American aviators at the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
- The Alabama Highway Department took over maintenance of the "Rose Trails" along the Florida Short Route.
- October 13: 1941 Birmingham municipal election
Religion
- Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church was founded by the Diocese of Mobile.
- St Theresa Catholic Church was founded by the Diocese of Mobile.
Sports
- January 1: Morris Brown defeated Wilberforce 19-3 in the inaugural Steel Bowl at Legion Field.
Works
- The Gardendale Elementary School murals were completed.
- February 17: The U.S.S. Birmingham (CL-62) was laid down at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.
Books
Buildings
- Alabama Army Ammunition Plant near Childersburg
- Bessemer City Hall (built by the Works Progress Administration)
- Five Points West Shopping City
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. store in downtown Birmingham
- Inglenook Park was dedicated.
- McAdory High School in McCalla (built by the Works Progress Administration)
- Dam at Lake Tranquility, Oak Mountain State Park (built by the Works Progress Administration)
- Pilgrim Congregational Church at 1819 8th Avenue North
- Rock Mountain Fire Lookout Tower on Rock Mountain (built by the Civilian Conservation Corps)
- Southtown Court (built by the United States Housing Authority)
- Wharton Lookout Tower on Ruffner Mountain (built by the Civilian Conservation Corps)
- Wigwam Village on Bessemer Super Highway
- Eight-room addition to F. D. McArthur School in Druid Hills
- Expansion and renovation of the Homewood Theatre
- Indoor plumbing was added to Mortimer Jordan High School.
Music
Film
Individuals
- Avery Parrish left the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra.
- Virginia Tyler assumed directorship of the Ensley Community House.
- Margaret Walker began her teaching career at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Births
- February 1: Giuseppe Bertolone, restaurateur
- March 24: Lester Cobb, drummer, artist, activist, and social worker
- March 25: Ralph Lindsey, Mayor of Kimberly
- March 30: Ocie Burton, Baptist minister
- April 1: Benny Nelson, professional football player
- April 13: Richard Williamson, professional football coach
- April 27: Lee Roy Jordan, professional football player
- May 3: Helen Shores Lee, clinical psychologist, attorney, and judge
- May 25: Jerry Woodard, rockabilly singer and guitarist
- June 8: Frank Parsons, attorney, travel agent, and civic leader
- June 21: Mitty Collier, soul and blues singer and Christian minister
- June 29: Elizabeth Garner, science teacher
- July 5: John Lusco, Latin teacher and dean of students
- August 9: Way Bandy, make-up artist
- August 15: Tommie Reynolds, professional baseball player
- September 6: Melford Espey, college administrator and creator of "Big Al"
- September 26: Bev Head, attorney, business leader, and political aide
- October 7: Thomas Corts, President of Samford University
- October 15: Marty Eagle, bar owner
- November 15: Jimmy Graphos, restaurateur
- December 7: Wayne Rasco, newspaper publisher
- December 8: Bill Battle III, sports licensing pioneer, football coach, and athletic director
- Larry Barton, barber, gospel singer, banker, and Mayor of Talladega
- Bill Morgan Freeman, artist and craftsman
- Mike Froning, educator
- Billy Gandy, Christmas tree farmer
- Donald Green, baseball coach and athletic director
- Barry Ivker, psychotherapist, literary scholar, poet, playwright, musician, dancer, and artist
- Jim Lawrence, real estate executive and poet
- Vincent Oliver, barber
- Albert Pacifico, cardiac surgeon
- Thomas Precise, Methodist minister
- Jim Reed, bookseller
- Dave Roddy, radio personality
- Carole Samuelson, pediatrician and Jefferson County Health Officer
Deaths
- January 19: Logwood Goin, physician
- January 27: Roderick MacKenzie, artist
- January 28: James "Brother" Bryan, Presbyterian minister
- February 28: Wallace Rayfield, architect
- March 11: Harry Breeding, architect
- June 10: John Coe, coal and lumber dealer
- July 30: Eugene Enslen, real estate and business investor
- October 14: Herbert Salmon, mining engineer
- December 7: Julius Ellsberry, U.S. Navy crewman
- December 7: Billy McCary, U.S. Navy musician
- See also: List of homicides in 1941
Marriages
- June 21: William Sulzby married Mildred Wood.
- Fred Shuttlesworth married Ruby Keeler.
Awards
Graduations
- Attorney Samuel Burr earned his bachelor of arts at the University of Alabama.
- Novelist Walker Percy completed an M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Context
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