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* The FBI released investigative materials relating to the [[1963 church bombing|1963 bombing]] of [[16th Street Baptist Church]]. | * The FBI released investigative materials relating to the [[1963 church bombing|1963 bombing]] of [[16th Street Baptist Church]]. | ||
* [[Rocky Rawlins]] founded the [[American BBS Association]] in [[Birmingham]]. | * [[Rocky Rawlins]] founded the [[American BBS Association]] in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
* Attorney [[John Glasser]] founded [[Better Basics]]. | |||
* Plans for a 300-acre "[[Ecoplex]]" near [[Liberty Park]] to replace the [[Birmingham Zoo]] were announced. | |||
* [[Gloria Gray]] and [[Louis Payne]] founded the [[West Alabama Women's Center]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | |||
* The 37-acre [[Flora Johnston Nature Park|North Shades Creek Greenway]] was donated to the [[City of Birmingham]] and dedicated as a public park. | |||
==Arts== | |||
* [[January 10]]: The [[Magic City Blues Society]] was incorporated. | * [[January 10]]: The [[Magic City Blues Society]] was incorporated. | ||
* | * [[March 14]]: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast a live program from the [[Alabama Theatre]] hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest [[Emmylou Harris]]. | ||
* [[May 8]]: [[Agnes]] gallery opened on the ground floor of the [[Dulion Apartments]] building in [[Five Points South]]. | * [[May 8]]: [[Agnes]] gallery opened on the ground floor of the [[Dulion Apartments]] building in [[Five Points South]]. | ||
* June: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" taped a special program from the [[Alabama Theatre]] hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest the [[Birmingham Sunlights]]. | |||
* [[June 16]]: Groundbreaking for the [[Alys Stephens Center]] was held. | * [[June 16]]: Groundbreaking for the [[Alys Stephens Center]] was held. | ||
* [[June 25]]: The [[Storm Orphans]] played their farewell show at [[The End Zone]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | * [[June 25]]: The [[Storm Orphans]] played their farewell show at [[The End Zone]] in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | ||
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* The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]] Salute to Switzerland | * The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]] Salute to Switzerland | ||
==Business== | |||
* [[January 19]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Cornerstone Bancshares of Dallas, Texas. | * [[January 19]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Cornerstone Bancshares of Dallas, Texas. | ||
* [[October 14]]: Compass Bank acquired First Federal Savings Bank of Northwest Florida. | |||
* [[Alabama Byproducts Corporation]] was named as GMC's "Worldwide Supplier of the Year." | |||
* [[Charles E. Bugg]] was appointed as [[BioCryst]]'s Chairman of the Board and CEO. | |||
* [[Chuck Evans]] purchased the 60-year old [[Art's Barber Shop]] from its original owners. | |||
* [[Golden Temple|Golden Temple Natural Grocery and Cafe]] in [[Five Points South]] expanded. | |||
===Establishments=== | |||
* [[February 9]]: [[Lucy's Coffee and Tea]] launched as an espresso stand operated on [[20th Street South]] by [[Lucy Bonds]]. | * [[February 9]]: [[Lucy's Coffee and Tea]] launched as an espresso stand operated on [[20th Street South]] by [[Lucy Bonds]]. | ||
* May: [[Melvon's Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que]] opened. | * May: [[Melvon's Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que]] opened. | ||
* | * [[Timothy Massey]] and [[Robert Britt]] opened [[Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery]] in [[Trussville]]. | ||
* The [[Stream of Consciousness Koffiehuis]] opened in the [[Terrace Court]] building. | * The [[Stream of Consciousness Koffiehuis]] opened in the [[Terrace Court]] building. | ||
* [[O'Henry's Coffees]] was founded. | * [[O'Henry's Coffees]] was founded. | ||
* [[John Cassimus]] founded J-Rag Inc. | * [[John Cassimus]] founded J-Rag Inc. | ||
* [[Dreamland Bar-B-Que]] opened its Birmingham location at 1427 [[14th Avenue South]]. | * [[Dreamland Bar-B-Que]] opened its Birmingham location at 1427 [[14th Avenue South]]. | ||
* [[Caremark Rx]] was founded. | * [[Caremark Rx]] was founded. | ||
* [[Ron Council|Ron]] and [[Martha Council]] founded [[Metro Monitor]]. | * [[Ron Council|Ron]] and [[Martha Council]] founded [[Metro Monitor]]. | ||
* [[Tippi's Deli and Bakery]] opened in [[Bessemer]]. | * [[Tippi's Deli and Bakery]] opened in [[Bessemer]]. | ||
* The [[Comedy Club Stardome]] opened in [[Hoover]]. | * The [[Comedy Club Stardome]] opened in [[Hoover]]. | ||
* [[Greg Canfield]] founded [[Greg Canfield|Canfield Insurance & Financial Services]]. | * [[Greg Canfield]] founded [[Greg Canfield|Canfield Insurance & Financial Services]]. | ||
* [[Stockham & Stockham]] law firm was founded. | * [[Stockham & Stockham]] law firm was founded. | ||
* [[Yankee Pizzeria]] was opened. | * [[Yankee Pizzeria]] was opened. | ||
* [[Ken Bonham]] opened [[Bonham's Skate Galaxy]] in [[Tarrant]]. | * [[Ken Bonham]] opened [[Bonham's Skate Galaxy]] in [[Tarrant]]. | ||
* [[Raymond Harbert]] founded the [[Harbert Management Corp.]] | |||
* [[Pete Werner]] opened [[Magic Bagel & Deli]] at [[Clairmont Plaza South]]. | |||
===Disestablishments=== | |||
* [[January 6]]: [[Birmingham Stove & Range Company|A & B Foundry]] filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. | |||
* February: The [[Southside Giant Puppet Workshop]] closed down. | |||
* Fall: The [[Piggly Wiggly]] at [[Five Points South]] closed. | |||
==Government== | |||
* [[April 22]]: [[Guy Hunt]] resigned as Alabama's governor after a criminal conviction of misuse of campaign funds. | * [[April 22]]: [[Guy Hunt]] resigned as Alabama's governor after a criminal conviction of misuse of campaign funds. | ||
* April 22: [[Jim Folsom Jr]] was appointed as governor of Alabama. | * April 22: [[Jim Folsom Jr]] was appointed as governor of Alabama. | ||
* [[Dodge City]] in [[Cullman County]] was incorporated. | * [[Dodge City]] in [[Cullman County]] was incorporated. | ||
==Education== | |||
* January: [[Jefferson State Community College]]'s Shelby Campus opened. | * January: [[Jefferson State Community College]]'s Shelby Campus opened. | ||
* [[Charles A. McCallum]] retired as [[UAB]]'s president. | * [[Charles A. McCallum]] retired as [[UAB]]'s president. | ||
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* [[N. E. Miles Jewish Day School]] moved to its present location at the [[Levite Jewish Community Center]] on [[Montclair Road]]. | * [[N. E. Miles Jewish Day School]] moved to its present location at the [[Levite Jewish Community Center]] on [[Montclair Road]]. | ||
==Religion== | |||
* [[McCoy United Methodist Church]] disbanded. | * [[McCoy United Methodist Church]] disbanded. | ||
* The [[North Alabama United Methodist Conference]] recognized the [[Church of the Reconciler]]. | * The [[North Alabama United Methodist Conference]] recognized the [[Church of the Reconciler]]. | ||
==Sports== | |||
* [[April 18]]: The first night game was played at [[UAB]]'s [[Young Memorial Field]]. | * [[April 18]]: The first night game was played at [[UAB]]'s [[Young Memorial Field]]. | ||
* June: [[Charles Barkley]] was named NBA's Most Valuable Player. | * June: [[Charles Barkley]] was named NBA's Most Valuable Player. | ||
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===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
* ''Brother Cane'' debut album by [[Brother Cane]] | * ''Brother Cane'' debut album by [[Brother Cane]] | ||
* ''[[Christmas Dreams|Christmas Dreams: An Album of Classic Christmas Songs Benefiting Children with Disabilities]]'' benefit album | |||
* ''For Old Time's Sake'' debut (and only) album by the [[Birmingham Sunlights]] | * ''For Old Time's Sake'' debut (and only) album by the [[Birmingham Sunlights]] | ||
* "[[Mr President]]", song co-written and co-produced by [[Ray Reach]] and recorded by area musicians to benefit the homeless | * "[[Mr President]]", song co-written and co-produced by [[Ray Reach]] and recorded by area musicians to benefit the homeless | ||
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===Deaths=== | ===Deaths=== | ||
* [[February 17]]: [[Sammy Lowe]], jazz trumpeter and arranger | |||
* [[February 24]]: [[Lynn Hope]], saxophonist | * [[February 24]]: [[Lynn Hope]], saxophonist | ||
* [[March | * [[March 19]]: [[James Hatcher]], founder of [[Town & Gown Theatre]] | ||
* [[April 16]]: [[Sherman Kao]], restaurateur | |||
* [[May 30]]: [[Sun Ra]], jazz musician | * [[May 30]]: [[Sun Ra]], jazz musician | ||
* June: [[Nolan Harmon]], Methodist bishop | * June: [[Nolan Harmon]], Methodist bishop |
Latest revision as of 10:28, 8 April 2024
1993 was the 122nd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- March 12-14: Blizzard of 1993
- June 15: A wild black bear was captured in Smithfield.
- July 31: Twins Jennifer and Rachel Vacca were found starved and shackled in a house in Roebuck Gardens.
- October 20: Birmingham Airport was officially renamed as the Birmingham International Airport.
- The FBI released investigative materials relating to the 1963 bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church.
- Rocky Rawlins founded the American BBS Association in Birmingham.
- Attorney John Glasser founded Better Basics.
- Plans for a 300-acre "Ecoplex" near Liberty Park to replace the Birmingham Zoo were announced.
- Gloria Gray and Louis Payne founded the West Alabama Women's Center in Tuscaloosa.
- The 37-acre North Shades Creek Greenway was donated to the City of Birmingham and dedicated as a public park.
Arts
- January 10: The Magic City Blues Society was incorporated.
- March 14: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast a live program from the Alabama Theatre hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest Emmylou Harris.
- May 8: Agnes gallery opened on the ground floor of the Dulion Apartments building in Five Points South.
- June: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" taped a special program from the Alabama Theatre hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest the Birmingham Sunlights.
- June 16: Groundbreaking for the Alys Stephens Center was held.
- June 25: The Storm Orphans played their farewell show at The End Zone in Tuscaloosa.
- August: The inaugural Birmingham Heritage Festival was held.
- December 1: Nirvana headlined a show with The Breeders and Come at Boutwell Auditorium.
- December 31: The final "Country Boy Eddie Show" aired on WBRC-TV.
- Paul Finebaum's "The Paul Finebaum Show" started on WERC-AM radio.
- The Alabama Theatre was designated as the "official state historic theatre."
- The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame opened at the Carver Theater.
- The Alabama Symphony Orchestra declared bankruptcy.
- The Lyric Theatre was donated to Birmingham Landmarks.
- The Birmingham Festival of Arts Salute to Switzerland
Business
- January 19: Compass Bank acquired Cornerstone Bancshares of Dallas, Texas.
- October 14: Compass Bank acquired First Federal Savings Bank of Northwest Florida.
- Alabama Byproducts Corporation was named as GMC's "Worldwide Supplier of the Year."
- Charles E. Bugg was appointed as BioCryst's Chairman of the Board and CEO.
- Chuck Evans purchased the 60-year old Art's Barber Shop from its original owners.
- Golden Temple Natural Grocery and Cafe in Five Points South expanded.
Establishments
- February 9: Lucy's Coffee and Tea launched as an espresso stand operated on 20th Street South by Lucy Bonds.
- May: Melvon's Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que opened.
- Timothy Massey and Robert Britt opened Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery in Trussville.
- The Stream of Consciousness Koffiehuis opened in the Terrace Court building.
- O'Henry's Coffees was founded.
- John Cassimus founded J-Rag Inc.
- Dreamland Bar-B-Que opened its Birmingham location at 1427 14th Avenue South.
- Caremark Rx was founded.
- Ron and Martha Council founded Metro Monitor.
- Tippi's Deli and Bakery opened in Bessemer.
- The Comedy Club Stardome opened in Hoover.
- Greg Canfield founded Canfield Insurance & Financial Services.
- Stockham & Stockham law firm was founded.
- Yankee Pizzeria was opened.
- Ken Bonham opened Bonham's Skate Galaxy in Tarrant.
- Raymond Harbert founded the Harbert Management Corp.
- Pete Werner opened Magic Bagel & Deli at Clairmont Plaza South.
Disestablishments
- January 6: A & B Foundry filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
- February: The Southside Giant Puppet Workshop closed down.
- Fall: The Piggly Wiggly at Five Points South closed.
Government
- April 22: Guy Hunt resigned as Alabama's governor after a criminal conviction of misuse of campaign funds.
- April 22: Jim Folsom Jr was appointed as governor of Alabama.
- Dodge City in Cullman County was incorporated.
Education
- January: Jefferson State Community College's Shelby Campus opened.
- Charles A. McCallum retired as UAB's president.
- J. Claude Bennett was appointed as UAB's president.
- Paul Bailey was awarded an honorary doctorate by Birmingham-Southern College.
- N. E. Miles Jewish Day School moved to its present location at the Levite Jewish Community Center on Montclair Road.
Religion
- McCoy United Methodist Church disbanded.
- The North Alabama United Methodist Conference recognized the Church of the Reconciler.
Sports
- April 18: The first night game was played at UAB's Young Memorial Field.
- June: Charles Barkley was named NBA's Most Valuable Player.
- August 12–14: The 1993 Bassmasters Classic was held at Lake Logan Martin.
- September: The Barons won the Southern League championship.
- October 6: Michael Jordan retired from the NBA.
- December 11: UAB Blazers men's basketball coach Gene Bartow celebrated his 600th career victory.
- Bob Murphy won the second annual Bruno's Memorial Classic.
- Bobby Allison was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
- Bo Jackson was selected as 1993's AL Comeback Player of the Year.
- Alabama State defeated Alabama A&M 7-0 in the 1993 Magic City Classic.
Works
- Leaving Birmingham: Notes of a Native Son memoir by Paul Hemphill
- "Skinheads USA: Soldiers in the Race War" HBO documentary by Shari Cookson
- "Lithos II" statue by Elyn Zimmerman
- "Balkanize Now" compilation album by Slacker Records
Buildings
- Bevill Biomedical Research Building, UAB
- Lee & Nancy Bruno Education Center at Saint Rose Academy
- Fairfield Civic Center
- Mount Canaan Full Gospel Church
- Pratt City Library
- Old Overton Club at Liberty Park
- Southeastern Bible College
- Toshinan (tea house) at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens' Japanese Garden
- UAB Public Health Building
- Weather Forecast Office Birmingham
- Renovations of Carver Theater and Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
Music
- Brother Cane debut album by Brother Cane
- Christmas Dreams: An Album of Classic Christmas Songs Benefiting Children with Disabilities benefit album
- For Old Time's Sake debut (and only) album by the Birmingham Sunlights
- "Mr President", song co-written and co-produced by Ray Reach and recorded by area musicians to benefit the homeless
- "When Jesus Left Birmingham", song written and recorded by John Mellencamp
- "Leon", 7-track EP by NAIL
Individuals
- Ralph Cook was appointed to the state Supreme Court to succeed Oscar Adams Jr.
- Michael Duburiel ended his active Catholic ministry.
- Fred was adopted as the town mascot of Rockford.
- Charles Ghigna's poem "Returning to Earth" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
- William Maddox retired from UAB.
- Mary McLeod was consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Vermont.
- Condoleezza Rice was appointed Provost of Stanford University.
- Robert Slaughter retired from Chief of Staff of the Birmingham VA Medical Center.
- Annetta Verin was appointed was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court by by Jim Folsom Jr.
- Heather Whitestone finished as first runner-up in the Miss Alabama Pageant.
Births
- March 23: Jimbroski Peterson, repeat criminal offender
- April 6: Ty Long, UAB Blazers/NFL placekicker
- June 2: Early James, singer-songwriter
- June 23: Tim Anderson, Major League shortstop
- August 7: Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Council
- November 24: Shanté Wolfe-Sisson, social activist and DJ
- December 14: Femi Hollinger-Janzen, Birmingham Legion FC forward
- Carlos Chaverst Jr, community activist
- Briana Kinsey, Miss District of Columbia 2017
- Blake Showers, manga artist
- Marquis Tucker, artist
Awards
- Alabama Broadcaster of the Year: Harry Mabry
- Alabama Business Hall of Fame: Sloan Bashinsky (Golden Flake), William H. Blount (Vulcan Materials), Harry Brock Jr (Compass Bank), Emory Cunningham (Southern Progress), John Harbert (Harbert Construction), Thomas Rast (Johnson, Rast & Hays)
- Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame: Iola Baylor
- Miss Shelby County: Emily Bell Casey
Graduations
- Congressman Artur Davis from Harvard Law School.
- Math teacher Alison Grizzle from Homewood High School
- Spencer Horn, M.A. in education from UAB
- Attorney Abdul Kallon from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law
- Earnest Lumpkin from Woodlawn High School
- Stuart Rachels completed a bachelor of arts in philosophy and politics at Oxford University
- Nikki Still, from the University of Southern California
Deaths
- February 17: Sammy Lowe, jazz trumpeter and arranger
- February 24: Lynn Hope, saxophonist
- March 19: James Hatcher, founder of Town & Gown Theatre
- April 16: Sherman Kao, restaurateur
- May 30: Sun Ra, jazz musician
- June: Nolan Harmon, Methodist bishop
- July 12: Davey Allison, NASCAR driver
- July 26: Chester McNutt, Nation of Islam minister
- July 28: Harry Middleton, outdoors writer
- August 28: Elliott Dent, WWII fighter pilot and ad executive
- November 11: Erskine Hawkins, jazz musician
- November 12: Gordon Holmquist, architect
- November 12: Legrant Scott, Birmingham Barons outfielder
- November 27: Millard Hayes, baseball player
- December 21: Joe Rumore, radio announcer
- December 25: A. H. Russakoff, pulmonologist
- Cloochie Saltmarch, namesake of Cloochie clothing line
- See also List of homicides in 1993
See Also
- 1993 City Stages
- 1993 Birmingham Barons
- 1993 UAB Blazers
- 1993 Iron Bowl
- 1993 National Apostolate of Maronites convention
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