September 12

September 12 in the history of the Birmingham District:

2002: John Mayer recorded his "Any Given Thursday" album at a concert at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.
1993: The new Pratt City Library opened.
1986: The Stafford Inn in Tuscaloosa closed.
1963: A. G. Gaston's residence in Robinwood was bombed.
1949: The original Shades Valley High School opened to students.
1918: Birmingham Barons owner Gus Jebeles and shopkeeper Gus Jebeles each registered for the draft.
1912: The trustees of the Birmingham Medical College transferred its building and land to the University of Alabama.

Births and deaths

2011: Western lowland gorilla Koundu died during a routine medical examination at the Birmingham Zoo.
2005: Artist Claud Cotten died.
1985: Songwriter Bobby Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida.
1978: American Idol Ruben Studdard was born.
1924: Baseball player Bubba Church was born in Birmingham.
1910: Mayor of Birmingham Frank O'Brien died in office.
1902: District Court judge Clarence Allgood was born in Avondale.

* 2009: Samford defeated Jacksonville State 27-0 at Seibert Stadium.