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* [[2009]]: Convicted murderer [[Jack Trawick]] was executed at Holman Prison in Atmore. | * [[2009]]: Convicted murderer [[Jack Trawick]] was executed at Holman Prison in Atmore. | ||
* [[2007]]: The [[Inverness Country Club]] clubhouse was destroyed by fire. | * [[2007]]: The [[Inverness Country Club]] clubhouse was destroyed by fire. | ||
* [[1963]]: [[List of Governors of Alabama|Governor]] [[George Wallace]] made his "stand in the schoolhouse door" at the [[University of Alabama]]. [[Vivian Malone]] and [[James Hood]] registered later that day. | * [[1963]]: [[List of Governors of Alabama|Governor]] [[George Wallace]] made his "stand in the schoolhouse door" at the [[University of Alabama]]. [[Vivian Malone]] and [[James Hood]] registered later that day. | ||
* [[1953]]: [[Samford University|Howard College]] broke ground on its new campus in [[Shades Valley]]. | * [[1953]]: [[Samford University|Howard College]] broke ground on its new campus in [[Shades Valley]]. | ||
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* [[1893]]: [[Alabama State Chemist]] [[Nathaniel Lupton]] died in [[Auburn]]. | * [[1893]]: [[Alabama State Chemist]] [[Nathaniel Lupton]] died in [[Auburn]]. | ||
* [[1871]]: Minister [[Walter Drennen]] died. | * [[1871]]: Minister [[Walter Drennen]] died. | ||
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* [[2005]]: Louisville Fire 69 - [[2005 Birmingham Steeldogs|Birmingham Steeldogs]] 61 at the [[BJCC]] Arena. | |||
* [[2003]]: [[2003 Birmingham Barons|Birmingham Barons]] 5 - Huntsville Stars 1 at the [[2003 Rickwood Classic]]. | |||
* [[2000]]: Mobile BayBears 5 - [[2000 Birmingham Barons|Birmingham Barons]] 4 at the [[2000 Rickwood Classic]]. | |||
* [[1983]]: [[Birmingham Stallions]] 31 - Boston Breakers 19 at [[Legion Field]]. | |||
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June 11 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2010: Southern disComfort IV scooter rally began at Magic City Motor Scooters.
- 2009: Convicted murderer Jack Trawick was executed at Holman Prison in Atmore.
- 2007: The Inverness Country Club clubhouse was destroyed by fire.
- 1963: Governor George Wallace made his "stand in the schoolhouse door" at the University of Alabama. Vivian Malone and James Hood registered later that day.
- 1953: Howard College broke ground on its new campus in Shades Valley.
- 1952: The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals threw out Bull Connor's convictions on charges of disorderly conduct, joint occupancy of a hotel room with a member of the opposite sex, and extramarital sexual intercourse.
- 1948: The Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce asked Mayor Cooper Green to support its "Coats Off Campaign".
- 1913: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Far East paraded through downtown Birmingham and put on shows at Smith's Park.
- 1901: William D. Jelks succeeded William J. Samford as Governor of Alabama.
- 1890: The cornerstone for St Paul's Cathedral was laid.
- 1890: South Highland Presbyterian Church purchased its present property from the Elyton Land Company for $2,500.
Births and deaths
- 2013: Jazz guitarist Johnny Smith died in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- 2007: Businessman and community activist Cecil Bauer died.
- 1987: Football player Tyler Grisham was born in Birmingham.
- 1962: John Mark Stallings, son of Alabama head coach Gene Stallings, was born.
- 1957: Dewayne Davis, founder of UAB Gospel Choir and More Than Conquerors Faith Church, was born.
- 1923: Bill Edmonds was born to Rev & Mrs Henry Edmonds.
- 1904: Boogie-Woogie pianist Pinetop Smith was born in Orion, Pike County.
- 1893: Alabama State Chemist Nathaniel Lupton died in Auburn.
- 1871: Minister Walter Drennen died.
Sports
- 2005: Louisville Fire 69 - Birmingham Steeldogs 61 at the BJCC Arena.
- 2003: Birmingham Barons 5 - Huntsville Stars 1 at the 2003 Rickwood Classic.
- 2000: Mobile BayBears 5 - Birmingham Barons 4 at the 2000 Rickwood Classic.
- 1983: Birmingham Stallions 31 - Boston Breakers 19 at Legion Field.