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===Business=== | ===Business=== | ||
* [[Mercedes-Benz US International]] began producing C-Class sedans in [[Tuscaloosa]]. | |||
====Establishments==== | ====Establishments==== | ||
* [[Cahaba Oaks Cafe]] opened in [[Clay]]. | * [[Cahaba Oaks Cafe]] opened in [[Clay]]. | ||
* [[Dupont Public House]] opened at [[SoHo Square]]. | |||
* [[Taziki's]] opened five new locations, including one in [[Auburn]]. | |||
====Disestablishments==== | ====Disestablishments==== | ||
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* [[January 4]]: The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Houston Cougars 41-24 in the [[2014 BBVA Compass Bowl]] at [[Legion Field]] | * [[January 4]]: The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Houston Cougars 41-24 in the [[2014 BBVA Compass Bowl]] at [[Legion Field]] | ||
* [[January 6]]: [[Jameis Winston]] led the Florida State Seminoles to a 34-31 victory over the [[2013 Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn Tigers]] in the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, California. | * [[January 6]]: [[Jameis Winston]] led the Florida State Seminoles to a 34-31 victory over the [[2013 Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn Tigers]] in the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, California. | ||
* The [[Alabama Outlawz]] began playing arena football in the X-League at [[Bill Harris Arena]]. | |||
* The [[Birmingham Black Widows]] began playing in the Women's Indoor Football League. | |||
== Individuals == | == Individuals == | ||
* [[January 31]]: [[Scott Richards]] conducted his final broadcast on [[WBRC 6]]. | * [[January 31]]: [[Scott Richards]] conducted his final broadcast on [[WBRC 6]]. | ||
* [[February 2]]: [[Michael Rich]] became Priest in Charge of [[St Andrew's Episcopal Church]]. | * [[February 2]]: [[Michael Rich]] became Priest in Charge of [[St Andrew's Episcopal Church]]. | ||
* [[Devon Laney]] succeeded [[Susan Matlock]] as director of the [[Innovation Depot]]. | |||
=== Awards === | === Awards === | ||
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* [[Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens]]: | * [[Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens]]: | ||
* [[Legend of Birmingham Award]]: [[Tony Nathan]] | * [[Legend of Birmingham Award]]: [[Tony Nathan]] | ||
* [[Miss Samford]]: | * [[Miss Samford]]: [[Shea Summerlin]] | ||
* [[Miss UAB]]: | * [[Miss UAB]]: | ||
* [[Mr Football]]: | * [[Mr Football]]: | ||
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===Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
* The [[34th Street North]] overpass in [[Collegeville]] was completed. | |||
* The hotel at the [[Ross Bridge Resort]] completed a $5 million renovation. | |||
* The [[Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport]] Terminal Modernization Project was completed. | |||
* [[Hewitt-Trussville Stadium]] was completed at [[Hewitt-Trussville High School]]. | |||
* The [[I-22 I-65 interchange]] opened. | |||
* [[Trussville Civitan Park]] reopened after extensive renovations. | |||
* [[University Flats]] in [[Glen Iris]] opened. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 7 January 2014
2014 is the 143rd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- January 1: A plane crash in an Alabaster back yard resulted in minor injuries.
- January 1: The Homewood High School marching band made their fourth appearance in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
- January 1: Richard Shahan was arrested as a "fugitive from justice" before boarding a flight from Nashville, Tennessee to Frankfurt, Germany.
Business
- Mercedes-Benz US International began producing C-Class sedans in Tuscaloosa.
Establishments
- Cahaba Oaks Cafe opened in Clay.
- Dupont Public House opened at SoHo Square.
- Taziki's opened five new locations, including one in Auburn.
Disestablishments
- January: Tavern on the Summit closed.
Education
- Pelham City Schools broke away from Shelby County Schools.
Government
Sports
- January 2: The 2013 Alabama Crimson Tide football team lost to the Oklahoma Sooners 45-31 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana
- January 4: The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the Houston Cougars 41-24 in the 2014 BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field
- January 6: Jameis Winston led the Florida State Seminoles to a 34-31 victory over the Auburn Tigers in the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, California.
- The Alabama Outlawz began playing arena football in the X-League at Bill Harris Arena.
- The Birmingham Black Widows began playing in the Women's Indoor Football League.
Individuals
- January 31: Scott Richards conducted his final broadcast on WBRC 6.
- February 2: Michael Rich became Priest in Charge of St Andrew's Episcopal Church.
- Devon Laney succeeded Susan Matlock as director of the Innovation Depot.
Awards
- Alabama Women's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Lawyers Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Men's Hall of Fame:
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame: Major Ogilvie, Ruthie Bolton, Red Cochran, Bill Cody, Eli Gold, Travis Grant, Walter Jones and David Magadan
- Birmingham Barons Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Business Hall of Fame:
- Birmingham Gallery of Distinguished Citizens:
- Legend of Birmingham Award: Tony Nathan
- Miss Samford: Shea Summerlin
- Miss UAB:
- Mr Football:
Births
- January 1: A giraffe was born at the Birmingham Zoo.
Marriages
Retirements
Deaths
Works
Buildings
- The 34th Street North overpass in Collegeville was completed.
- The hotel at the Ross Bridge Resort completed a $5 million renovation.
- The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Terminal Modernization Project was completed.
- Hewitt-Trussville Stadium was completed at Hewitt-Trussville High School.
- The I-22 I-65 interchange opened.
- Trussville Civitan Park reopened after extensive renovations.
- University Flats in Glen Iris opened.
See Also
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