1991
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1991 was the 120th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
Business
- Eddie Miller took over office furniture dealer Bodine after his father's retirement.
Sports
Works
- "Centurion", a bronze memorial sculpture by Branko Medenica, was dedicated in front of the Mel Bailey Criminal Justice Center.
- Looking Down Yosemite Valley was made a permanent gift to the Birmingham Museum of Art
Buildings
- May 6: Clay-Chalkville Animal Clinic
- Children's Hospital's Ambulatory Care Center
- The Auburn Women's Club clubhouse was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
People
- Angela Hérnandez retired from chairing the math department at the University of Montevallo.
Births
- Dolly, Birmingham Zoo cheetah
- Laptop, Birmingham Zoo rhinoceros
Deaths
- August 23: Judge Harlan Grooms
- artist and engineer Sidney van Sheck
- see also List of Birmingham homicides in 1991.
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