1951
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1951 was the 80th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.
Events
- April 23: Marine platoon sergeant Harold Wilson displayed "fearless and untiring leadership," while wounded facing an assault in Korea. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
- November 25: The Southern Railway's Crescent passenger train collided head on with the Southerner near the depot in Woodstock, killing 17 people.
Business
- Johns Funeral Home merged with Ridout's Brown-Service Mortuary to form Johns-Ridout's Funeral Parlor.
Sports
- 1951 Iron Bowl
- See also: 1951 Legion Field schedule
Works
Books
Buildings
Individuals
Births
- January 22: Alveda King, minister and social activist
- February: Dieter Brock, football player
- May 22: Larry Thomas, little leaguer
- June 17: John Garrett, Birmingham Bulls goaltender
- August 21: Ron Casey, editor
- November 3: Tom Blosser, musician
- Alfred Bahakel, judge
- Tommy Brigham, real estate executive
- Margaret Burnham, art conservator
- William Carter, author and professor
- Gary Palmer, politician
- Alan Potts, original owner of Silvertron Cafe
Marriages
Awards
Graduations
- Richard Arrington from Fairfield Industrial High School
- William Rushton III from Princeton University
Deaths
- February 28: Joseph Loveman, president of Loveman's department store
- November 25: 17 people died in the 1951 Southern Railway crash
Context
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