Incorporation of Birmingham

The Incorporation of Birmingham was enacted by the Alabama Legislature on December 19, 1871. The act called for the Governor of Alabama to appoint a mayor and eight alderman to govern the new city. The act also required all male residents of Birmingham between the ages of 18 and 45 to work for five days each year on the city's streets and roadways.

Since 1921, December 19 has been observed as Birmingham Day in honor of this event.