1989

1989 was the 118th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.

Events

• May: I Cover the War publishes its final issue.
• June 16-18: The first City Stages is held at Linn Park.
• July 4: Statue of Liberty dedicated at Liberty Park.
• Bonds issued for expansion of the Birmingham Museum of Art.
• Elmer Harris becomes President and CEO of Alabama Power.
• Kay Tiption named chair of the Vestavia Hills High School math department.
• James Andrews purchases the Wofford residence on Salisbury Road.

Sports

• October: The Birmingham Barons win the Southern League title.
• December: Auburn University hosts the 1st Iron Bowl ever played at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
• Mike Davis hired as assistant coach at Miles College.

National Register of Historic Places

• Downtown Birmingham Retail and Theatre Historic District
• Manchester Terrace
• Phelan Park Historic District
• Pratt City Carline Historic District
• Thomas Historic District

Deaths

• December 13: Circuit Court Judge Robert Vance killed by a mail bomb.