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* [[1982]]: Mayor [[Richard Arrington Jr]] designated [[Willie Perry]] Day in the [[City of Birmingham]]. | * [[1982]]: Mayor [[Richard Arrington Jr]] designated [[Willie Perry]] Day in the [[City of Birmingham]]. | ||
* [[1950]]: The new [[Birmingham City Hall]] was dedicated at a cornerstone-laying ceremony. | * [[1950]]: The new [[Birmingham City Hall]] was dedicated at a cornerstone-laying ceremony. | ||
* [[1947]]: [[Colonial Stores]] introduced its familiar rooster logo. | * [[1947]]: [[Colonial Stores]] introduced its familiar rooster logo. | ||
* [[1938]]: Bandleader Cab Calloway made his debut appearance at [[Municipal Auditorium|Boutwell Auditorium]]. | |||
* [[1928]]: The [[Birmingham Amateur Movie Association]] was founded. | * [[1928]]: The [[Birmingham Amateur Movie Association]] was founded. | ||
* [[1913]]: The [[Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company]] began service on the [[No. 7 Wylam-Bush Hills streetcar line]] | * [[1913]]: The [[Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company]] began service on the [[No. 7 Wylam-Bush Hills streetcar line]] | ||
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August 3 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2007: Jennifer Hunt Gallery held its grand opening in Cahaba Village.
- 2006: Terrence West, girl's basketball coach at Woodlawn High was murdered in Ensley.
- 2000: Daniel George restaurant opened in Mountain Brook Village.
- 1990: Willie James Ware was nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by George H. W. Bush.
- 1982: Mayor Richard Arrington Jr designated Willie Perry Day in the City of Birmingham.
- 1950: The new Birmingham City Hall was dedicated at a cornerstone-laying ceremony.
- 1947: Colonial Stores introduced its familiar rooster logo.
- 1938: Bandleader Cab Calloway made his debut appearance at Boutwell Auditorium.
- 1928: The Birmingham Amateur Movie Association was founded.
- 1913: The Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company began service on the No. 7 Wylam-Bush Hills streetcar line
Births
- 1984: Professional shortstop Greg Paiml was born.
- 1978: Actor and screenwriter Tommy Dewey was born in Birmingham.
- 1966: Professional fighter Eric "Butterbean" Esch was born in Bay City, Michigan.
- 1962: SI Reasoning was born.
- 1948: Jazz musician Ray Reach was born in Birmingham.
- 1945: "Dixie Gospel Caravan" host Wayne Wallace was born.
- 1943: Drummond Company executive Larry Drummond was born in Birmingham.
- 1938: NFL linebacker and assistant coach Maxie Baughan was born in Greene County.
- 1936: Banker Wallace Malone was born in Dothan.
- 1928: Businessman Tom Jernigan was born in Atmore, Escambia County.
- 1924: Architect John Fuller was born in Cartersville, Georgia.
Deaths
- 2012: Former Birmingham Black Barons infielder Frank Evans died in Auburn.
- 2009: Former Auburn Tigers tackle Cleve Wester died in Albany, Georgia.
- 2006: Terrence West, girl's basketball coach at Woodlawn High was murdered in Ensley.
- 1979: Retailer Nelson Brackin died.
- 1943: Tire dealer George Menefee died in Birmingham.
Sports
- 2004: The Alabama Slammers hockey team announced the immediate suspension of operations.