March 8
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March 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2007: Mama Petite, a hippopotamus at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthenized.
- 2007: Governor Bob Riley designated George Watson Day.
- 2006: The Proffitt's at the Riverchase Galleria was converted to a Belk's.
- 2000: The Briary reopened in its West Homewood location.
- 1943: George Watson drowned while rescuing shipmates during World War II.
- 1886: Birmingham's first Mardi Gras parade was organized by the German Society.