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* [[1984]]: Philadelphia 20 - [[Birmingham Stallions]] 10 in playoff round 2 at Franklin Field. | * [[1984]]: Philadelphia 20 - [[Birmingham Stallions]] 10 in playoff round 2 at Franklin Field. | ||
* [[1967]]: [[Reggie Jackson]] hit for the cycle for the [[Birmingham Barons]] against Macon. | * [[1967]]: [[Reggie Jackson]] hit for the cycle for the [[Birmingham Barons|Birmingham A's]] against Macon. | ||
* [[1950]]: [[Lou Damman]] tied a [[Birmingham Barons]] [[Birmingham Barons records|record]] by hitting 3 consecutive home runs in a game. | * [[1950]]: [[Lou Damman]] tied a [[Birmingham Barons]] [[Birmingham Barons records|record]] by hitting 3 consecutive home runs in a game. | ||
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July 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2015: Edward Leonard III began his term as President of Birminigham-Southern College.
- 2012: Legends Smokehouse closed both its Clay and Trussville restaurants.
- 2008: The Birmingham Board of Education voted to accept 14,000 additional XO laptops from the city.
- 2007: The 2007 American Mensa Annual Gathering concluded with worship services and brunch.
- 2006: Tim Head began disassembling the barn at the Jayfe Ware residence.
- 1973: The UAB Diabetes Hospital admitted its first patients.
- 1961: The 20th Special Forces Group was organized at the Homewood National Guard Armory.
- 1908: The 1908 United Mine Workers strike began.
- 1872: Mayor Robert Henley appointed William McDonald to serve as acting mayor while he traveled to Florida for treatment of tuberculosis.
Births
- 1958: Physician David Aizenman was born in Birmingham.
- 1872: U. S. Senator John Bankhead II was born.
Deaths
- 2015: Former NFL quarterback Kenny Stabler died.
- 1859: Pioneer farmer John Gillespy Sr died.
Sports
- 1984: Philadelphia 20 - Birmingham Stallions 10 in playoff round 2 at Franklin Field.
- 1967: Reggie Jackson hit for the cycle for the Birmingham A's against Macon.
- 1950: Lou Damman tied a Birmingham Barons record by hitting 3 consecutive home runs in a game.