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* [[1924]]: Trumpeter, Flügelhornist and composer [[Wilbur Harden]] was born in Birmingham. | * [[1924]]: Trumpeter, Flügelhornist and composer [[Wilbur Harden]] was born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[1921]]: 5 miners were killed in the [[1921 Docena Mine explosion]]. | * [[1921]]: 5 miners were killed in the [[1921 Docena Mine explosion]]. | ||
* [[1885]]: Businessman [[ | * [[1885]]: Businessman [[Tom Ashford]] married [[Susie Ashford|Susie Swoope]]. | ||
* [[1873]]: The first [[Calico Ball]] was held at the [[National Bank of Birmingham building]]. | * [[1873]]: The first [[Calico Ball]] was held at the [[National Bank of Birmingham building]]. | ||
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December 31 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2010: Pepper Place General Store closed.
- 2008: Old Car Heaven held its grand opening.
- 2006: Michael's on Hwy 280 was closed.
- 1993: The final Country Boy Eddie Show aired on WBRC-TV.
- 1992: Don Cornutt became the conductor of the Joe Giattina Orchestra.
- 1985: The "Grand Ballroom" was opened at The Club.
- 1981: Auburn Tigers and NFL quarterback Jason Campbell was born in Mississippi.
- 1976: Former Birmingham Weekly editor Glenny Brock was born in Birmingham.
- 1972: Bernard Kincaid married Alfreda Harris.
- 1969: Political consultant Iva Williams III was born.
- 1963: A rare snowfall brought 8 inches to Birmingham.
- 1957: Former Gardendale First Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines was born in Corinth, Mississippi.
- 1945: Former Speaker Pro Tem and 2-year college chancellor Roy Johnson was born.
- 1930: Folk singer Odetta was born in Birmingham.
- 1929: Attorney Douglas Arant married Letitia Tyler McNeil.
- 1924: Trumpeter, Flügelhornist and composer Wilbur Harden was born in Birmingham.
- 1921: 5 miners were killed in the 1921 Docena Mine explosion.
- 1885: Businessman Tom Ashford married Susie Swoope.
- 1873: The first Calico Ball was held at the National Bank of Birmingham building.