August 22

August 22 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2012: Lakeside Coffee opened in Pell City.
• 1992: President George H. W. Bush visited the Riverchase Galleria to give a campaign speech.
• 1973: Focus and Spooky Tooth performed at Municipal Auditorium.
• 1953: Bill Steltemeier married Ramona Schnupp.

Louis Willie Jr, born August 22, 1923

Births

• 1988: Educator and community activist Cory Pettway was born.
• 1965: Radio personality Dave Rossi was born.
• 1949: Former UAB provost Eli Capilouto was born in Montgomery.
• 1924: Engineer, executive and political operative Walter Johnsey was born.
• 1923: Businessman Louis Willie Jr was born in Fort Worth, Texas.
• 1892: Architect Walter Holmquist was born in Washburn, Wisconsin.

Deaths

• 2016: Museum curator Jeannine O'Grody died.
• 2014: Pastor and educator Bernard Williams died.
• 2012: Bookseller Allen Shaffer died.
• 2011: Concert promoter Tony Ruffino died.
• 2010: Preservationist and organist Cecil Whitmire died.
• 2009: Pioneering anesthesiologist Alfred Habeeb died.
• 2008: Bessemer City Councilor Jason Dean died.
• 2007: Pianist and theater music director Madelyn Poole died.

Sports

• 2009: Alabama Warriors defeated South Alabama Seminoles 27-10 at Warrior Stadium.