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* [[1982]]: Major League right fielder [[Fred Walker|Fred "Dixie" Walker]] died in Birmingham. | * [[1982]]: Major League right fielder [[Fred Walker|Fred "Dixie" Walker]] died in Birmingham. | ||
* [[1961]]: Former [[Birmingham Barons]] star [[Walt Dropo]] played his final Major League game. | * [[1961]]: Former [[Birmingham Barons]] star [[Walt Dropo]] played his final Major League game. | ||
* 1961: A group of [[Freedom Rides|Freedom Riders]] was taken into "protective custody" in [[Birmingham]]. | |||
* [[1948]]: Baseball player [[Carlos May]] was born. | * [[1948]]: Baseball player [[Carlos May]] was born. | ||
* [[1934]]: [[Cullman]]'s [[Ave Maria Grotto]] was dedicated. | * [[1934]]: [[Cullman]]'s [[Ave Maria Grotto]] was dedicated. | ||
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May 17 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2008: 29th annual Do Dah Day festival was held.
- 2003: Jean-François Dumoulin won the inaugural Barber Park 200 Grand Sport series race.
- 2002: Regions Bank acquired the Independence Bank of Houston.
- 2002: The 14th Annual City Stages began in and around Linn Park.
- 2000: Colonial Promenade at Trussville, first phase, opened for business.
- 1998: The Trussville Public Library completed a major expansion.
- 1992: Birmingham Fire 24 - Orlando Thunder 23 at Legion Field.
- 1982: Major League right fielder Fred "Dixie" Walker died in Birmingham.
- 1961: Former Birmingham Barons star Walt Dropo played his final Major League game.
- 1961: A group of Freedom Riders was taken into "protective custody" in Birmingham.
- 1948: Baseball player Carlos May was born.
- 1934: Cullman's Ave Maria Grotto was dedicated.
- 1866: Politician and educator John Abercrombie was born in St. Clair County.
- 1788: Pioneer farmer Elisha McMath was born in Wilkes, Georgia.