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* The Alabama Polytechnic Institute became [[Auburn University]]. | * The Alabama Polytechnic Institute became [[Auburn University]]. | ||
* The [[Birmingham Transit Company]] began using [[B-Liner]] buses . | * The [[Birmingham Transit Company]] began using [[B-Liner]] buses . | ||
* Parts of [[Lakeshore]] were annexed into [[Homewood]]. | * Parts of [[Lakeshore]] were annexed into [[Homewood]]. | ||
* The [[Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Board]] was created. | * The [[Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Board]] was created. | ||
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* [[Dunbar-Abrams Community Center|Paul Laurence Dunbar High School]] closed. | * [[Dunbar-Abrams Community Center|Paul Laurence Dunbar High School]] closed. | ||
* [[Jimmy Morgan]] commissioned a master plan for a future [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]]. | * [[Jimmy Morgan]] commissioned a master plan for a future [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]]. | ||
* The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] began inspecting X-ray equipment and other radiation sources. | |||
===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
* [[Jack's]] restaurant chain was founded by [[Jack Caddell]]. | * [[Jack's]] restaurant chain was founded by [[Jack Caddell]]. | ||
* [[Frank P. Samford, Jr]] became president of [[Liberty National Life Insurance Company]] | * [[Frank P. Samford, Jr]] became president of [[Liberty National Life Insurance Company]]. | ||
* [[Sexton's Seafood]] was founded in Destin, Florida. | |||
===Media=== | ===Media=== | ||
* | * [[Paul Williams]], [[Eddie Kendricks]] ,Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Elbridge Bryant founded [[The Temptations|The Elgins]], soon to be renamed "The Temptations". | ||
* Golfter [[Charley Boswell]] appeared on ''This is Your Life'' | |||
* The blue-roofed [[Pilgrim Church]] appeared in an advertising campaign for the National Steel Corporation. | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
* [[December 17]]: [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] tied Texas 3-3 in the Bluebonnet Bowl | |||
* Races were first held on the newly-paved track at the [[Birmingham International Raceway]]. | * Races were first held on the newly-paved track at the [[Birmingham International Raceway]]. | ||
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
* ''Fate in a Pleasant Mood'' (LP) by [[Sun Ra]] and His Myth Science Arkestra | * ''Fate in a Pleasant Mood'' (LP) by [[Sun Ra]] and His Myth Science Arkestra | ||
* Artist [[Barbara Evans]] sold her first paintings. | |||
* The [[Birmingham Grotto]] of the National Speleological Society launched its ''Cavea Novea'' newsletter. | |||
===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
* | * [[Richard Yates]] began writing ''Revolutionary Road'' after suffering a mental breakdown and divorce. | ||
===Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
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* [[Hixson Hall]] | * [[Hixson Hall]] | ||
* [[J. S. Abrams High School]] | * [[J. S. Abrams High School]] | ||
* [[St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church]] | |||
* The marquee at the [[Alabama Theatre]] was replaced. | * The marquee at the [[Alabama Theatre]] was replaced. | ||
* A 2-story addition to [[Barrett Elementary School]] was completed. | * A 2-story addition to [[Barrett Elementary School]] was completed. | ||
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* Composer [[Hugh Martin]] suffered a nervous breakdown. | * Composer [[Hugh Martin]] suffered a nervous breakdown. | ||
* Stylist [[Jay Sebring]] married model Cami. | * Stylist [[Jay Sebring]] married model Cami. | ||
* Marketer [[Morris Mayer]] joined the faculty of the [[University of Alabama]]. | |||
* [[A. C. Dickinson]] became the first principal of [[Hayes High School]]. | |||
* [[Jerome Cooper]] succeeded [[Nathan Goldstein]] as president of the [[Levite Jewish Community Center|Jewish Community Center of Birmingham]]. | |||
* [[John Grenier]] became chair of the [[Jefferson County Young Republicans]]. | |||
* [[Bull Connor]] was elected to the Democratic National Committee | |||
* Pilot [[Joe Shannon]] flew a C-47 transport to Europe during the Berlin crisis. | |||
* [[Alden Gannett]] became president of [[Southeastern Bible College]]. | |||
* [[Robert Guillot]] succeeded [[Verner Adams]] as [[Mayor of Vestavia Hills]]. | |||
* Painter [[Jack Whitten]] enrolled at the Cooper Union in New York City. | |||
* [[Clarence Marble]] enlisted in the army. | |||
===Awards=== | ===Awards=== | ||
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* [[Shin Oh]] completed his medical degree at the Seoul National University in South Korea. | * [[Shin Oh]] completed his medical degree at the Seoul National University in South Korea. | ||
* [[Richard Gilliam]] completed graduate school. | * [[Richard Gilliam]] completed graduate school. | ||
* [[Dan Gaylord]] was named [[Mr Crestwood]]. | |||
* [[Teresa Rinaldi]] was crowned [[Miss Alabama]]. | |||
* [[Art Hanes, Jr]] graduated from [[Woodlawn High School]]. | |||
* [[Jack Bulow]] graduated from Southside High School of Elmira, New York. | |||
===Pastorates=== | |||
* [[James L. Myers]] became pastor of [[Nichols Temple AME Church]]. | |||
* [[Ralph Clark]] became pastor of [[First Baptist Church of Mount Olive]]. | |||
* [[Seymour Atlas]] left the pulpit at [[Knesseth Israel Congregation]]. | |||
* [[Julian Aland]] left the pulpit at [[Temple Emanu-El]]. | |||
* [[John Claypool]] became pastor of Crescent Hill Baptist in Louisville, Kentucky | |||
===Births=== | ===Births=== | ||
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* [[September 15]]: [[Mike Davis]], [[UAB Blazers]] basketball coach | * [[September 15]]: [[Mike Davis]], [[UAB Blazers]] basketball coach | ||
* [[October 10]]: [[Rod Foster]], basketball player | * [[October 10]]: [[Rod Foster]], basketball player | ||
* [[October 12]]: [[Steve Lowery]], golfer | |||
* [[Cindy Cason]]: [[Homewood City Schools]] administrator | |||
* [[Jim Howard]], product designer and entrepreneur | * [[Jim Howard]], product designer and entrepreneur | ||
* [[Wanda Jones]], antiques dealer | * [[Wanda Jones]], antiques dealer | ||
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* [[December 11]]: [[Mike Donahue]], [[Auburn Tigers]] coach | * [[December 11]]: [[Mike Donahue]], [[Auburn Tigers]] coach | ||
* [[Henry Edmonds]], founder of [[Independent Presbyterian Church]] | * [[Henry Edmonds]], founder of [[Independent Presbyterian Church]] | ||
* [[James Burt, Jr]], first husband of [[Anne Woodward]]. | |||
:''See also: [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1960]]'' | :''See also: [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1960]]'' | ||
Revision as of 15:34, 10 December 2008
1960 was the 89th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.
Events
- Hueytown was incorporated.
- Margaret was incorporated.
- The Alabama Polytechnic Institute became Auburn University.
- The Birmingham Transit Company began using B-Liner buses .
- Parts of Lakeshore were annexed into Homewood.
- The Vestavia Hills Park and Recreation Board was created.
- The New York Times sued Fred Shuttlesworth for libel.
- Paul Laurence Dunbar High School closed.
- Jimmy Morgan commissioned a master plan for a future Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- The Jefferson County Department of Health began inspecting X-ray equipment and other radiation sources.
Business
- Jack's restaurant chain was founded by Jack Caddell.
- Frank P. Samford, Jr became president of Liberty National Life Insurance Company.
- Sexton's Seafood was founded in Destin, Florida.
Media
- Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks ,Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Elbridge Bryant founded The Elgins, soon to be renamed "The Temptations".
- Golfter Charley Boswell appeared on This is Your Life
- The blue-roofed Pilgrim Church appeared in an advertising campaign for the National Steel Corporation.
Sports
- December 17: Alabama tied Texas 3-3 in the Bluebonnet Bowl
- Races were first held on the newly-paved track at the Birmingham International Raceway.
Works
- Fate in a Pleasant Mood (LP) by Sun Ra and His Myth Science Arkestra
- Artist Barbara Evans sold her first paintings.
- The Birmingham Grotto of the National Speleological Society launched its Cavea Novea newsletter.
Books
- Richard Yates began writing Revolutionary Road after suffering a mental breakdown and divorce.
Buildings
- Bryan Educational Building at Third Presbyterian Church
- Camp Jimmy Goodwin
- Cherokee Campground
- Eastwood Mall
- Hayes High School
- Hixson Hall
- J. S. Abrams High School
- St George Melkite Greek Catholic Church
- The marquee at the Alabama Theatre was replaced.
- A 2-story addition to Barrett Elementary School was completed.
- Construction of Logan Martin Dam began.
People
- John Swindle succeeded R. B. Knox as Chief of the Birmingham Fire Department.
- Arthur Winograd succeeded Arthur Lipkin as conductor of the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
- Composer Hugh Martin suffered a nervous breakdown.
- Stylist Jay Sebring married model Cami.
- Marketer Morris Mayer joined the faculty of the University of Alabama.
- A. C. Dickinson became the first principal of Hayes High School.
- Jerome Cooper succeeded Nathan Goldstein as president of the Jewish Community Center of Birmingham.
- John Grenier became chair of the Jefferson County Young Republicans.
- Bull Connor was elected to the Democratic National Committee
- Pilot Joe Shannon flew a C-47 transport to Europe during the Berlin crisis.
- Alden Gannett became president of Southeastern Bible College.
- Robert Guillot succeeded Verner Adams as Mayor of Vestavia Hills.
- Painter Jack Whitten enrolled at the Cooper Union in New York City.
- Clarence Marble enlisted in the army.
Awards
- Earl Hilliard graduated from Western Olin HIgh School.
- Shin Oh completed his medical degree at the Seoul National University in South Korea.
- Richard Gilliam completed graduate school.
- Dan Gaylord was named Mr Crestwood.
- Teresa Rinaldi was crowned Miss Alabama.
- Art Hanes, Jr graduated from Woodlawn High School.
- Jack Bulow graduated from Southside High School of Elmira, New York.
Pastorates
- James L. Myers became pastor of Nichols Temple AME Church.
- Ralph Clark became pastor of First Baptist Church of Mount Olive.
- Seymour Atlas left the pulpit at Knesseth Israel Congregation.
- Julian Aland left the pulpit at Temple Emanu-El.
- John Claypool became pastor of Crescent Hill Baptist in Louisville, Kentucky
Births
- March 13: Oliver Robinson, politician and former basketball player
- April 14: Mike Jones football player and coach
- August 25: Ashley Crow, actress
- August 29: Bill Latham, baseball player
- September 15: Mike Davis, UAB Blazers basketball coach
- October 10: Rod Foster, basketball player
- October 12: Steve Lowery, golfer
- Cindy Cason: Homewood City Schools administrator
- Jim Howard, product designer and entrepreneur
- Wanda Jones, antiques dealer
- David Marsh, swimming and diving coach
- Scott Stantis, cartoonist
- Mac Underwood, accountant, Birmingham Water Works manager
Deaths
- February 29: George Huddleston, Sr, U. S. Congressman
- December 11: Mike Donahue, Auburn Tigers coach
- Henry Edmonds, founder of Independent Presbyterian Church
- James Burt, Jr, first husband of Anne Woodward.
- See also: List of Birmingham homicides in 1960
Context
| 1960s |
| << 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 >> |
| Births - Deaths - Establishments - Events - Works |