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'''March 7''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''March 7''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2019]]: The "[[Kiwanis Special]]" tourist train at [[Noccalula Falls Park]] derailed, injuring 10 people. | |||
* [[2018]]: The [[2018 Huffman High School shooting]] took place. | * [[2018]]: The [[2018 Huffman High School shooting]] took place. | ||
* [[2007]]: Czech president Vaclav Klaus visited the [[2007 Spotlight on the Czech Republic]] | * [[2007]]: Czech president Vaclav Klaus visited the [[2007 Spotlight on the Czech Republic]] | ||
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== Births == | |||
[[Image:Sonny Penhale.jpg|right|thumb|Sonny Penhale, born March 7, 1931]] | [[Image:Sonny Penhale.jpg|right|thumb|Sonny Penhale, born March 7, 1931]] | ||
* [[1982]]: Baseball player [[Austin Tubb]] was born. | * [[1982]]: Baseball player [[Austin Tubb]] was born. | ||
* [[1952]]: [[Birmingham Americans]] kicker [[Earl Sark]] was born in Columbus, Ohio. | * [[1952]]: [[Birmingham Americans]] kicker [[Earl Sark]] was born in Columbus, Ohio. | ||
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March 7 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2019: The "Kiwanis Special" tourist train at Noccalula Falls Park derailed, injuring 10 people.
- 2018: The 2018 Huffman High School shooting took place.
- 2007: Czech president Vaclav Klaus visited the 2007 Spotlight on the Czech Republic
- 2006: UMWA miners picketed the state capitol following incidents at Oak Grove and Shoal Creek mines.
- 2003: Annetta Nunn's tenure as Birmingham Police Chief began.
- 1985: Journalist Jerry Levin was abducted by Hezbollah operatives in Beirut, Lebanon.
- 1973: UAB's Diabetes Research and Education Building was dedicated.
- 1898: James Luckie slipped on an apple peel and broke his leg.
- 1887: The Alabama State Legislature passed a local prohibition law forbidding alcohol sales within a two mile radius of "any coaling grounds in Bibb, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties, except incorporated towns."
Births
- 1982: Baseball player Austin Tubb was born.
- 1952: Birmingham Americans kicker Earl Sark was born in Columbus, Ohio.
- 1931: Helena mayor Sonny Penhale was born.
- 1807: Governor Andrew Moore was born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Marriages
- 1887: Sumter Bethea married Miriam Woodward.
- 1824: Peyton King (physician) married Jane Findley in Jefferson County.
Deaths
- 2010: Bar owner Joe Erben died.
- 2009: Architect Ken Owens died.
- 2009: Pleasant Grove fire chief Bill Waites died.
- 1987: A. H. Woodward, Jr died.
- 1927: Birmingham Ice & Cold Storage Co. president Franklin Rushton died in Birmingham.
Sports
- 2009: 15,867 fans attended doubles competition at the 2009 Davis Cup first round tie at the BJCC.
- 1983: Michigan Panthers 9, Birmingham Stallions 7 at Legion Field.