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* [[2016]]: [[Hayley Barber]] was crowned [[Miss Alabama]]. | * [[2016]]: [[Hayley Barber]] was crowned [[Miss Alabama]]. | ||
* [[2010]]: [[Southern disComfort]] IV scooter rally began at [[Magic City Motor Scooters]]. | * [[2010]]: [[Southern disComfort]] IV scooter rally began at [[Magic City Motor Scooters]]. | ||
* [[2007]]: The [[Inverness Country Club]] clubhouse was destroyed by fire. | * [[2007]]: The [[Inverness Country Club]] clubhouse was destroyed by fire. | ||
* [[1982]]: A bomb exploded at the entrance to the [[New Spot Lounge]] gentlemen's club. No one was injured. | * [[1982]]: A bomb exploded at the entrance to the [[New Spot Lounge]] gentlemen's club. No one was injured. | ||
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* [[1890]]: The cornerstone for [[St Paul's Cathedral]] was laid. | * [[1890]]: The cornerstone for [[St Paul's Cathedral]] was laid. | ||
* 1890: [[South Highland Presbyterian Church]] purchased its present property from the [[Elyton Land Company]] for $2,500. | * 1890: [[South Highland Presbyterian Church]] purchased its present property from the [[Elyton Land Company]] for $2,500. | ||
* [[1881]]: [[Charles Linn]] celebrated his 67th birthday during a lunar eclipse at [[Linn's Park]]. | * [[1881]]: [[Charles Linn]] celebrated his 67th birthday<!--two days early--> during a lunar eclipse at [[Linn's Park]]. | ||
[[Image:Dewayne Davis.jpg|right|thumb|Dewayne Davis, born June 11, 1957]] | [[Image:Dewayne Davis.jpg|right|thumb|Dewayne Davis, born June 11, 1957]] | ||
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* [[1923]]: [[Bill Edmonds]] was born to Rev & Mrs [[Henry Edmonds]]. | * [[1923]]: [[Bill Edmonds]] was born to Rev & Mrs [[Henry Edmonds]]. | ||
* [[1904]]: [[Boogie-Woogie]] pianist [[Pinetop Smith]] was born in Orion, Pike County. | * [[1904]]: [[Boogie-Woogie]] pianist [[Pinetop Smith]] was born in Orion, Pike County. | ||
==Marriages== | |||
* [[1951]]: [[John Hodnett]] married [[Mary Ann Hodnett|Mary Anne Quinnelly]]. | |||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
* [[2013]]: Jazz guitarist [[Johnny Smith]] died in Colorado Springs, Colorado. | * [[2013]]: Jazz guitarist [[Johnny Smith]] died in Colorado Springs, Colorado. | ||
* [[2009]]: Convicted murderer [[Jack Trawick]] was executed at Holman Prison in Atmore. | |||
* [[2007]]: Businessman and community activist [[Cecil Bauer]] died. | * [[2007]]: Businessman and community activist [[Cecil Bauer]] died. | ||
* [[1907]]: Senator [[John Tyler Morgan]] died in Washington D.C. | * [[1907]]: Senator [[John Tyler Morgan]] died in Washington D.C. | ||
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June 11 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2016: Hayley Barber was crowned Miss Alabama.
- 2010: Southern disComfort IV scooter rally began at Magic City Motor Scooters.
- 2007: The Inverness Country Club clubhouse was destroyed by fire.
- 1982: A bomb exploded at the entrance to the New Spot Lounge gentlemen's club. No one was injured.
- 1963: Governor George Wallace made his "stand in the schoolhouse door" at the University of Alabama. Vivian Malone and James Hood registered later that day.
- 1953: Howard College broke ground on its new campus in Shades Valley.
- 1952: The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals threw out Bull Connor's convictions on charges of disorderly conduct, joint occupancy of a hotel room with a member of the opposite sex, and extramarital sexual intercourse.
- 1948: The Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce asked Mayor Cooper Green to support its "Coats Off Campaign".
- 1913: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Far East paraded through downtown Birmingham and put on shows at Smith's Park.
- 1901: William D. Jelks succeeded William J. Samford as Governor of Alabama.
- 1890: The cornerstone for St Paul's Cathedral was laid.
- 1890: South Highland Presbyterian Church purchased its present property from the Elyton Land Company for $2,500.
- 1881: Charles Linn celebrated his 67th birthday during a lunar eclipse at Linn's Park.
Births
- 1987: Football player Tyler Grisham was born in Birmingham.
- 1962: John Mark Stallings, son of Alabama head coach Gene Stallings, was born.
- 1957: Dewayne Davis, founder of UAB Gospel Choir and More Than Conquerors Faith Church, was born.
- 1923: Bill Edmonds was born to Rev & Mrs Henry Edmonds.
- 1904: Boogie-Woogie pianist Pinetop Smith was born in Orion, Pike County.
Marriages
- 1951: John Hodnett married Mary Anne Quinnelly.
Deaths
- 2013: Jazz guitarist Johnny Smith died in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- 2009: Convicted murderer Jack Trawick was executed at Holman Prison in Atmore.
- 2007: Businessman and community activist Cecil Bauer died.
- 1907: Senator John Tyler Morgan died in Washington D.C.
- 1893: Alabama State Chemist Nathaniel Lupton died in Auburn.
- 1871: Minister Walter Drennen died.
Sports
- 2005: Louisville Fire 69 - Birmingham Steeldogs 61 at the BJCC Arena.
- 2003: Birmingham Barons 5 - Huntsville Stars 1 at the 2003 Rickwood Classic.
- 2000: Mobile BayBears 5 - Birmingham Barons 4 at the 2000 Rickwood Classic.
- 1983: Birmingham Stallions 31 - Boston Breakers 19 at Legion Field.