1975

1975 was the 104th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.

Events

• June 23–29: Birmingham hosted the premier of the Thornton Wilder classic “The Skin of Our Teeth” at the BJCC Theater.
• October 23–25: Spirit of Labor Festival was held at Western Hills Mall.
• American Revolution Bicentennial celebrations began to be held.

Sports

• November 27: The first Vulcan Run took place under the name "Bicentennial Run".

Works

• The film version of Stay Hungry was shot in Birmingham.

Buildings

• Century Plaza
• Clarion Hotel
• Hyatt House Birmingham Hotel
• Palmer Norris Center
• Red Cross Building renovations and expansion

Individuals

Births

• April 7: Kenya Marshall, attorney
• April 14: Avner Dorman, composer
• August 29: André Natta, publisher
• September 2: Cedric Sparks, Birmingham Department of Youth Services director
• October 6: Koundu, gorilla
• November 1: Bo Bice, rock musician
• Melanie Bouyer, Mayor of Lipscomb
• Walton Creel, artist
• Matthew Dent, businessman
• Corey McKern, opera singer
• Larry Rackley, painter
• Brandee Skinner
• Tommie Watkins, AIDS activist

Deaths

See also: List of homicides in 1975

1970s

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