July 7

July 7 in the history of the Birmingham District:

2007: Alan Hunter and Elizabeth Bradley were married at First Methodist Church.
1998: The MAPS infomercial was broadcast simultaneously by every local TV station.
1978: Ted Nugent and Black Oak Arkansas performed at the BJCC Coliseum.
1977: Double "LL" Bar-B-Q, open since 1950, was incorporated.
1964: Over 90% of those eligible voted to incorporate Pelham as a city, passing 121-20.
1936: Helen Davis became the first female registered architect in Alabama.

Deidre Downs, born July 7, 1980

Births

1980: 2005 Miss America winner Diedre Downs was born.
1978: UAB Blazers basketball player and coach Torrey Ward was born in Greene County.
1970: Artist and comedian Christopher Davis was born in Birmingham.
1955: Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey was born.
1947: Observed birthday of Mona the elephant.
1933: Southern Progres editor John Logue was born in Baldwin County.
1924: Pro basketball and baseball player Johnny Simmons was born in Birmingham.
1902: Negro Leagues pitcher and catcher Ted Radcliffe was born in Mobile, Mobile County.
1915: Writer and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham.
1843: Judge Noah Feagin was born in Midway, Barbour County.