2003

2003 is the 132nd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.

Events

• September 9: 68% of voters rejected Amendment One, Governor Bob Riley's proposal to make Alabama's tax system more progressive.

Sports

• May 17 - 18: First race held at Barber Motorsports Park
• June 11: The 8th annual 2003 Rickwood Classic is held; the Birmingham Barons defeat the Hunstville Stars 5-1
• June 14: The first North America Cup is held at Lakeshore Foundation

Buildings

• May: Barber Motorsports Park and Museum open in Leeds
• Fall: Paine Primary School and Paine Intermediate Schools open in Trussville

Deaths

• January 2: David Cromwell Johnson, Birmingham criminal attorney
• January 23: Nell Carter, Birmingham native, singer and actress, star of the 80s sitcom Gimme a Break!
• April 8: Spider Martin, Civil Rights Movement photojournalist

See also List of Birmingham homicides in 2003

See Also

• 2003 City Stages
• 2003 Birmingham Barons
• 2003 Birmingham Steeldogs
• 2003 UAB Blazers
• 2003 Iron Bowl

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