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* [[2012]]: Former [[Birmingham Black Barons]] infielder [[Frank Evans (baseball)|Frank Evans]] died in [[Auburn]]. | * [[2012]]: Former [[Birmingham Black Barons]] infielder [[Frank Evans (baseball)|Frank Evans]] died in [[Auburn]]. | ||
* [[2009]]: Former [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn Tigers]] tackle [[Cleve Wester]] died in Albany, Georgia. | * [[2009]]: Former [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn Tigers]] tackle [[Cleve Wester]] died in Albany, Georgia. | ||
* 2009: Former [[Miss Birmingham]] [[Florine Beckham]] died. | |||
* [[2006]]: [[Terrence West]], girl's basketball coach at [[Woodlawn High School|Woodlawn High]] was murdered in [[Ensley]]. | * [[2006]]: [[Terrence West]], girl's basketball coach at [[Woodlawn High School|Woodlawn High]] was murdered in [[Ensley]]. | ||
* [[1979]]: Retailer [[Nelson Brackin]] died. | * [[1979]]: Retailer [[Nelson Brackin]] died. | ||
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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.
- 2009: Former Miss Birmingham Florine Beckham died.
- 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.