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* [[2010]]: The [[Anne Frank tree]] at [[Kelly Ingram Park]] was dedicated. | * [[2010]]: The [[Anne Frank tree]] at [[Kelly Ingram Park]] was dedicated. | ||
* [[2008]] | * [[2008]]: Several Florida and Georgia subsidiary banks of [[Alabama National BanCorporation]] were converted to [[RBC Bank]] branches. | ||
* [[2007]]: The [[Birmingham Design Review Committee]] approved demolition of the historic [[Birmingham News building (1917)|''Birmingham News'' building]]. | * [[2007]]: The [[Birmingham Design Review Committee]] approved demolition of the historic [[Birmingham News building (1917)|''Birmingham News'' building]]. | ||
* [[2003]]: [[Birmingham Steeldogs]] 57 - Bossier City Battle Wings 43 at the [[BJCC]]. | * [[2003]]: [[Birmingham Steeldogs]] 57 - Bossier City Battle Wings 43 at the [[BJCC]]. | ||
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* [[1996]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Equitable Bankshares of Dallas, Texas. | * [[1996]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Equitable Bankshares of Dallas, Texas. | ||
* [[1992]]: [[Birmingham Fire]] 17 - London Monarchs 17 at Wembley Stadium (the only WLAF game ever to end in a tie). | * [[1992]]: [[Birmingham Fire]] 17 - London Monarchs 17 at Wembley Stadium (the only WLAF game ever to end in a tie). | ||
* [[1987]]: The inaugural [[Alabama Derby]] was held at the [[Birmingham Turf Club]]. | |||
* [[1980]]: The [[Waters Building]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. | * [[1980]]: The [[Waters Building]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. | ||
* [[1963]]: The [[Birmingham Public Library]] board voted to desegregate on the recommendation of director [[Fant Thornley]]. | * [[1963]]: The [[Birmingham Public Library]] board voted to desegregate on the recommendation of director [[Fant Thornley]]. | ||
* [[1961]]: Judy Garland performed with a 28-piece orchestra at [[Boutwell Auditorium|Municipal Auditorium]] | * [[1961]]: Judy Garland performed with a 28-piece orchestra at [[Boutwell Auditorium|Municipal Auditorium]] | ||
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* [[1927]]: The [[Linn-Henley Research Library|Birmingham Public Library]] opened its doors on [[Linn Park|Woodrow Wilson Park]]. | * [[1927]]: The [[Linn-Henley Research Library|Birmingham Public Library]] opened its doors on [[Linn Park|Woodrow Wilson Park]]. | ||
* [[1912]]: Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher [[Eddie Dent]] made his last Major League appearance. | * [[1912]]: Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher [[Eddie Dent]] made his last Major League appearance. | ||
* [[1860]]: The [[Shelby Furnace]] produced the first finished iron bar to be made in Alabama. | |||
==Births and deaths== | |||
* [[2008]]: [[Babec]], a gorilla at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], was euthanized. | |||
* [[1978]]: Pitcher [[Josh Hancock]] was born in Cleveland, Mississippi. | |||
* [[1900]]: Aviator, explorer and inventor [[Donald Beatty]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | * [[1900]]: Aviator, explorer and inventor [[Donald Beatty]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
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April 11 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2010: The Anne Frank tree at Kelly Ingram Park was dedicated.
- 2008: Several Florida and Georgia subsidiary banks of Alabama National BanCorporation were converted to RBC Bank branches.
- 2007: The Birmingham Design Review Committee approved demolition of the historic Birmingham News building.
- 2003: Birmingham Steeldogs 57 - Bossier City Battle Wings 43 at the BJCC.
- 2002: Pat Byington's appointment to the Alabama Environmental Management Commission was unanimously confirmed by the Alabama Senate.
- 1996: Compass Bank acquired Equitable Bankshares of Dallas, Texas.
- 1992: Birmingham Fire 17 - London Monarchs 17 at Wembley Stadium (the only WLAF game ever to end in a tie).
- 1987: The inaugural Alabama Derby was held at the Birmingham Turf Club.
- 1980: The Waters Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1963: The Birmingham Public Library board voted to desegregate on the recommendation of director Fant Thornley.
- 1961: Judy Garland performed with a 28-piece orchestra at Municipal Auditorium
- 1948: The last streetcar ran on the No. 5 Ensley-Fairfield streetcar line
- 1927: The Birmingham Public Library opened its doors on Woodrow Wilson Park.
- 1912: Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Eddie Dent made his last Major League appearance.
- 1860: The Shelby Furnace produced the first finished iron bar to be made in Alabama.
Births and deaths
- 2008: Babec, a gorilla at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthanized.
- 1978: Pitcher Josh Hancock was born in Cleveland, Mississippi.
- 1900: Aviator, explorer and inventor Donald Beatty was born in Birmingham.