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'''March 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''March 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2010]]: [[University of Alabama]] administrator and first [[Big Al]] [[Melford Espey]] died. | |||
* [[2009]]: Andy Roddick clinched a US victory in front of 15,118 fans at the [[2009 Davis Cup first round tie]] at the [[BJCC]]. | * [[2009]]: Andy Roddick clinched a US victory in front of 15,118 fans at the [[2009 Davis Cup first round tie]] at the [[BJCC]]. | ||
* [[2007]]: [[Mama Petite]], a hippopotamus at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], was euthanized. | * [[2007]]: [[Mama Petite]], a hippopotamus at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], was euthanized. | ||
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March 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2010: University of Alabama administrator and first Big Al Melford Espey died.
- 2009: Andy Roddick clinched a US victory in front of 15,118 fans at the 2009 Davis Cup first round tie at the BJCC.
- 2007: Mama Petite, a hippopotamus at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthanized.
- 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.