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'''March 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''March 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2009]]: 15,118 fans attended Davis Cup tennis matches at the [[BJCC]]. | |||
* [[2007]]: [[Mama Petite]], a hippopotamus at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], was euthenized. | * [[2007]]: [[Mama Petite]], a hippopotamus at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], was euthenized. | ||
* 2007: [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Bob Riley]] designated [[George Watson]] Day. | * 2007: [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Bob Riley]] designated [[George Watson]] Day. |
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March 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2009: 15,118 fans attended Davis Cup tennis matches at the BJCC.
- 2007: Mama Petite, a hippopotamus at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthenized.
- 2007: Governor Bob Riley designated George Watson Day.
- 2007: The annual Birmingham Area Music Awards ceremony was held at WorkPlay.
- 2006: The Proffitt's at the Riverchase Galleria was converted to a Belk's.
- 2000: The Briary reopened in its West Homewood location.
- 1958: Baseball coach Brian Shoop was born.
- 1943: George Watson drowned while rescuing shipmates during World War II.
- 1886: Birmingham's first Mardi Gras parade was organized by the German Society.