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* [[1993]]: The Waters family sold the [[Lyric Theatre]] to Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. for $10. | * [[1993]]: The Waters family sold the [[Lyric Theatre]] to Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. for $10. | ||
* [[1977]]: [[Virginia Simpson]] was found murdered in a bed at her home, "[[Theodore Swann residence|Chaucer Hall]]". | * [[1977]]: [[Virginia Simpson]] was found murdered in a bed at her home, "[[Theodore Swann residence|Chaucer Hall]]". | ||
* [[1971]]: The [[Outer Focus]] nightclub was torched by robbers. | |||
* [[1966]]: Medal of Honor recipient [[Matthew Leonard]] began his final tour in Vietnam. | * [[1966]]: Medal of Honor recipient [[Matthew Leonard]] began his final tour in Vietnam. | ||
* [[1962]]: [[John Colreavy]] was appointed pastor of [[St Anthony's Church]] in [[Ensley]]. | * [[1962]]: [[John Colreavy]] was appointed pastor of [[St Anthony's Church]] in [[Ensley]]. | ||
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August 31 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2011: The first issue of Weld hit the streets.
- 2009: Big Bolton's BBQ opened in Argo.
- 1995: Then-CEO Richard Scrushy announced that HealthSouth was going to build a new headquarters on U.S. Highway 280.
- 1993: The Waters family sold the Lyric Theatre to Birmingham Landmarks, Inc. for $10.
- 1977: Virginia Simpson was found murdered in a bed at her home, "Chaucer Hall".
- 1971: The Outer Focus nightclub was torched by robbers.
- 1966: Medal of Honor recipient Matthew Leonard began his final tour in Vietnam.
- 1962: John Colreavy was appointed pastor of St Anthony's Church in Ensley.
- 1896: Birmingham purchased 120 acres to add to Red Mountain Cemetery (now Lane Park)
- 1885: The Earle Post Office was renamed "Dolomite Post Office".
- 1821: Calera's first settler, John R. Gamble, purchased his first 100 acres in the area.
Births
- 1988: Legal scholar Hernandez Stroud was born in Hazel Green, Madison County.
- 1983: Multiple murder suspect Martez Seay was born.
- 1954: TV and film professional Henry David DeBardeleben was born in Fayette, Fayette County.
- 1939: Musician Cleveland Eaton was born in Fairfield.
- 1933: UAB immunologoist Max D. Cooper was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
Deaths
- 2002: Musician Lionel Hampton died.
- 1962: Episcopal priest Raimundo de Ovies died.
- 1941: Coal operator Charles DeBardeleben died.
Sports
- 2008: Stillman College 38 - Miles College 12 at Legion Field.
- 1957: The NFL's Detroit Lions defeated the Washington Redskins 31-14 in an exhibition game at Legion Field.
- 1948: In a game against Chattanooga, Jim Wasdell tied the Birmingham Barons' record of 6 hits in one game.
- 1909: Pitcher Eddie Dent made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Superbas.