December 29

December 29 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2015: Uber's ride-sharing service began operating in Birmingham.
• 2013: Yankee Pizzeria closed.
• 2006: BellSouth was reacquired by AT&T.
• 1995: The last episode of the Country Boy Eddie Show aired on WBRC 6.
• 1977: Rock group KISS performed at the BJCC Coliseum.
• 1976: Elvis Presley performed his only concert in Birmingham.
• 1931: 5 miners were killed in the 1931 Overton No. 1 Mine explosion.
• 1928: Pinetop Smith recorded his classic "Pine Top's Boogie Woogie"
• 1873: Oak Hill Cemetery was formally sold to the City of Birmingham.
• 1868: The "Here We Rest" Seal of Alabama was adopted by the State Legislature.
• 1841: Howard College was founded in Marion.

Births

• 1959: Musician Eric Essix was born.
• 1910: Pro football player and WWII veteran Gump Ariail was born in Birmingham.

Deaths

• 2009: Morefu, then the oldest living giraffe, died at the Birmingham Zoo.
• 2004: Steelworker and politician Freddie C. Rogers died.
• 1984: Photographer P. H. Polk died in Tallassee.
• 1931: 5 miners were killed in the 1931 Overton No. 1 Mine explosion.
• 1931: Birmingham Police Chief George Bodeker died.

Sports

• 1982: The Bear Bryant era at Alabama ended with his final game, his 323rd victory.