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* [[2013]]: [[Wahouma Building Supply]] founder [[Ed Sprague]] died. | * [[2013]]: [[Wahouma Building Supply]] founder [[Ed Sprague]] died. | ||
* [[2007]]: Engineer, executive and political operative [[Walter Johnsey]] died. | * [[2007]]: Engineer, executive and political operative [[Walter Johnsey]] died. | ||
* [[1974]]: [[Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama Crimson Tide]] halfback [[Bobby Duke | * [[1974]]: [[Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama Crimson Tide]] halfback [[Bobby Duke Jr]] was murdered near [[Lawson Road]]. | ||
* [[1931]]: Attorney and real estate developer [[William Graves]] died at his summer home in Asheville, North Carolina. | |||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
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July 29 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 1974: Eric Clapton and the Charlie Daniels Band played at Legion Field.
- 1974: Alabama Crimson Tide halfback Bobby Duke Jr was murdered near Lawson Road.
- 1953: "Cousin Cliff" Holman was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.
- 1952: A record high temperature of 107.0F was recorded at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport.
- 1950: An unknown person scattered hundreds of Communist leaflets from a 10th floor window of the Woodward Building.
- 1939: Birmingham's record high temperature of 107°F was set.
- 1934: The National Balloon Race launched from Legion Field.
- 1934: The Brother Bryan statue by Georges Bridges was dedicated at Five Points South.
- 1918: World War I hero Mortimer Jordan was mortally wounded in the 2nd Battle of the Marne.
- 1847: Cumberland School of Law was founded in Tennessee.
Births
- 1982: Urban planner Michael Morrison was born.
- 1958: Attorney Michael Choy was born in Queens, New York.
- 1927: Actress, director and English teacher Betty Caldwell was born in Birmingham.
- 1917: Pediatrician Leo M. Bashinsky was born in Troy, Pike County.
Deaths
- 2016: Tuscaloosa civic activist Vasser Hemphill died.
- 2015: Central Bank founder Harry Brock Jr died.
- 2013: Wahouma Building Supply founder Ed Sprague died.
- 2007: Engineer, executive and political operative Walter Johnsey died.
- 1974: Alabama Crimson Tide halfback Bobby Duke Jr was murdered near Lawson Road.
- 1931: Attorney and real estate developer William Graves died at his summer home in Asheville, North Carolina.
Sports
- 2007: Professional soccer player Floyd Franks Jr scored his first MLS goal for the Chicago Fire.
- 2006: The Steeldogs lost 40-55 in the final game of the season, at the BJCC.
- 2006: The Barber Park 200 Grand Am Cup Series road race at the Barber Motorsports Park was shortened by thunderstorms.
- 1990: Cesar Bernhardt tied the Barons' record for triples with 2 in a game at Columbus.
- 1979: The Alabama Vulcans lost 21-12 at San Antonio Charros.
- 1910: Pitcher Bill Foxen was traded to the Chicago Cubs.