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'''October 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''October 8''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2023]]: [[Mayor of Birmingham|Birmingham Mayor]] [[Randall Woodfin]] married [[Kendra Woodfin|Kendra Morris]] at a private residence at [[2000 Warwick Drive]] opposite [[Vulcan Park]]. | |||
* 2023: The [[Montevallo City Council]] honored [[Tim Tingle]] for his contributions to their community in recognition of celebrating 30 years of carving in [[Orr Park]]. | |||
* [[2019]]: The [[2019 Birmingham special election]] was held to fill vacancies in three [[Birmingham City Council]] seats and to conduct a referendum on renewing the city's ''ad valorum'' tax for [[Birmingham City Schools]]. | |||
* [[2016]]: The [[Western Supermarkets]] store in [[Mountain Brook Village]] closed to relocate to nearby [[Lane Parke]]. | * [[2016]]: The [[Western Supermarkets]] store in [[Mountain Brook Village]] closed to relocate to nearby [[Lane Parke]]. | ||
* [[2005]]: [[SouthTrust Bank]] signage across the city was replaced with [[Wachovia Bank]]'s logos. | * [[2005]]: [[SouthTrust Bank]] signage across the city was replaced with [[Wachovia Bank]]'s logos. | ||
* [[1992]]: A historical marker was dedicated at the [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse]]. | * [[1992]]: A historical marker was dedicated at the [[Auburn Women's Club clubhouse]]. | ||
* [[1991]]: Anthrax, Public Enemy and Primus played at the [[Bartow Arena|UAB Arena]]. | |||
* [[1989]]: The [[55th Place]] thrift store opened in its current location in [[Woodlawn]]. | * [[1989]]: The [[55th Place]] thrift store opened in its current location in [[Woodlawn]]. | ||
* [[1983]]: The [[Hoover Public Library]] first opened at [[River Oaks Village]]. | * [[1983]]: The [[Hoover Public Library]] first opened at [[River Oaks Village]]. | ||
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* [[1955]]: The [[1955 Alabama State Fair]] concluded. | * [[1955]]: The [[1955 Alabama State Fair]] concluded. | ||
* [[1945]]: The first freshman classes began at the [[UAB|Medical College of Alabama]]. | * [[1945]]: The first freshman classes began at the [[UAB|Medical College of Alabama]]. | ||
* [[1918]]: Birmingham schools, churches, theaters and other public assemblies were closed for two weeks to limit the spread of the [[1918 influenza pandemic]]. | |||
* 1918: The [[1918 Alabama State Fair]] was shut down due to the [[1918 influenza pandemic]]. | |||
* [[1913]]: The [[Convent of Perpetual Adoration]] and [[Blessed Sacrament Academy]] in [[West End]] were dedicated. | * [[1913]]: The [[Convent of Perpetual Adoration]] and [[Blessed Sacrament Academy]] in [[West End]] were dedicated. | ||
* [[1906]]: [[Rhett Goode]] succeeded [[Benjamin Wyman]] as dean of the [[Birmingham Medical College]]. | * [[1906]]: [[Rhett Goode]] succeeded [[Benjamin Wyman]] as dean of the [[Birmingham Medical College]]. | ||
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* [[1939]]: [[Freedom Rides|Freedom Rider]], educator & jewelry store owner [[Catherine Burks-Brooks]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | * [[1939]]: [[Freedom Rides|Freedom Rider]], educator & jewelry store owner [[Catherine Burks-Brooks]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
* [[1920]]: Surgeon [[William Maddox]] was born in Abbeville, Henry County. | * [[1920]]: Surgeon [[William Maddox]] was born in Abbeville, Henry County. | ||
* [[1888]]: [[Jefferson County School Board]] member [[Owen Gresham]] was born. | |||
* [[1884]]: Governor [[Chauncey Sparks]] was born in Barbour County. | * [[1884]]: Governor [[Chauncey Sparks]] was born in Barbour County. | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
* [[2019]]: Bluesman and juke joint owner [[Gip Gipson]] died. | |||
* [[2010]]: Former [[Auburn University]] dean of student affairs [[James Foy]] died. | * [[2010]]: Former [[Auburn University]] dean of student affairs [[James Foy]] died. | ||
* 2010: Businessman and former murder defendant [[Mel Powers]] died in Houston, Texas. | * 2010: Businessman and former murder defendant [[Mel Powers]] died in Houston, Texas. | ||
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* [[1997]]: Architecture writer and photographer [[G. E. Kidder Smith]] died at home in New York, New York. | * [[1997]]: Architecture writer and photographer [[G. E. Kidder Smith]] died at home in New York, New York. | ||
* [[1992]]: Banker [[Frank Yeilding Jr]] died. | * [[1992]]: Banker [[Frank Yeilding Jr]] died. | ||
* [[1912]]: Banker [[Nelson Barker]] died in San Diego, California. | |||
* [[1890]]: Train robber [[Rube Burrow]] was gunned down in Marengo County. | * [[1890]]: Train robber [[Rube Burrow]] was gunned down in Marengo County. | ||
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October 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2023: Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin married Kendra Morris at a private residence at 2000 Warwick Drive opposite Vulcan Park.
- 2023: The Montevallo City Council honored Tim Tingle for his contributions to their community in recognition of celebrating 30 years of carving in Orr Park.
- 2019: The 2019 Birmingham special election was held to fill vacancies in three Birmingham City Council seats and to conduct a referendum on renewing the city's ad valorum tax for Birmingham City Schools.
- 2016: The Western Supermarkets store in Mountain Brook Village closed to relocate to nearby Lane Parke.
- 2005: SouthTrust Bank signage across the city was replaced with Wachovia Bank's logos.
- 1992: A historical marker was dedicated at the Auburn Women's Club clubhouse.
- 1991: Anthrax, Public Enemy and Primus played at the UAB Arena.
- 1989: The 55th Place thrift store opened in its current location in Woodlawn.
- 1983: The Hoover Public Library first opened at River Oaks Village.
- 1966: Johnny Cash, the Statler Brothers and the Carter Family performed at Municipal Auditorium
- 1955: The 1955 Alabama State Fair concluded.
- 1945: The first freshman classes began at the Medical College of Alabama.
- 1918: Birmingham schools, churches, theaters and other public assemblies were closed for two weeks to limit the spread of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
- 1918: The 1918 Alabama State Fair was shut down due to the 1918 influenza pandemic.
- 1913: The Convent of Perpetual Adoration and Blessed Sacrament Academy in West End were dedicated.
- 1906: Rhett Goode succeeded Benjamin Wyman as dean of the Birmingham Medical College.
Births
- 1976: Computer engineer and cyclist Brian Toone was born.
- 1974: Television anchor Beth Shelburne was born in Birmingham.
- 1943: State Senator Priscilla Dunn was born.
- 1939: Freedom Rider, educator & jewelry store owner Catherine Burks-Brooks was born in Birmingham.
- 1920: Surgeon William Maddox was born in Abbeville, Henry County.
- 1888: Jefferson County School Board member Owen Gresham was born.
- 1884: Governor Chauncey Sparks was born in Barbour County.
Deaths
- 2019: Bluesman and juke joint owner Gip Gipson died.
- 2010: Former Auburn University dean of student affairs James Foy died.
- 2010: Businessman and former murder defendant Mel Powers died in Houston, Texas.
- 2007: Kayla Fanaei was murdered following a robbery attempt in the parking lot of Glen Iris Elementary School.
- 1997: Architecture writer and photographer G. E. Kidder Smith died at home in New York, New York.
- 1992: Banker Frank Yeilding Jr died.
- 1912: Banker Nelson Barker died in San Diego, California.
- 1890: Train robber Rube Burrow was gunned down in Marengo County.