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* [[2006]]: The Proffitt's at the [[Riverchase Galleria]] was converted to a Belk's. | * [[2006]]: The Proffitt's at the [[Riverchase Galleria]] was converted to a Belk's. | ||
* [[2000]]: [[The Briary]] reopened in its [[West Homewood]] location. | * [[2000]]: [[The Briary]] reopened in its [[West Homewood]] location. | ||
* [[1943]]: [[George Watson]] drowned while rescuing shipmates during [[World War II]]. | |||
* [[1886]]: Birmingham's first [[Mardi Gras]] parade was organized by the [[German Society]]. | * [[1886]]: Birmingham's first [[Mardi Gras]] parade was organized by the [[German Society]]. | ||
[[Category:March dates|08]] | [[Category:March dates|08]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 29 March 2007
March 8 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2007: Mama Petite, a hippopotamus at the Birmingham Zoo, was euthenized.
- 2007: Governor Bob Riley designated George Watson Day.
- 2006: The Proffitt's at the Riverchase Galleria was converted to a Belk's.
- 2000: The Briary reopened in its West Homewood location.
- 1943: George Watson drowned while rescuing shipmates during World War II.
- 1886: Birmingham's first Mardi Gras parade was organized by the German Society.