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* [[1922]]: The [[Spirit of the American Doughboy]] was dedicated as a [[World War I]] memorial on Quintard Avenue in [[Anniston]]. | * [[1922]]: The [[Spirit of the American Doughboy]] was dedicated as a [[World War I]] memorial on Quintard Avenue in [[Anniston]]. | ||
* [[1918]]: Southern University and Birmingham College merged to form [[Birmingham-Southern College]]. | * [[1918]]: Southern University and Birmingham College merged to form [[Birmingham-Southern College]]. | ||
* [[1908]]: The first passenger train stopped at the [[Birmingham Terminal Station]] platform, with the station building still under construction. | |||
* [[1901]]: Telegraph operator [[James Cook]] shot physician [[John Payne]] twice in the head. | |||
* [[1896]]: [[James Coyle]] was ordained a priest in Rome. | * [[1896]]: [[James Coyle]] was ordained a priest in Rome. | ||
[[Image:Sidney Smyer.jpg|right|thumb|thumb|Sidney Smyer, born May 30, 1897]] | |||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
* [[2013]]: Two red panda cubs were born to [[Sorrel]] and [[Shifu]] at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]. | * [[2013]]: Two red panda cubs were born to [[Sorrel]] and [[Shifu]] at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]. | ||
* [[1973]]: [[YMCA of Greater Birmingham]] executive [[Terri Harvill]] was born in [[Fairfield]]. | |||
* [[1897]]: Real estate tycoon [[Sidney Smyer]] was born in Cherokee County. | * [[1897]]: Real estate tycoon [[Sidney Smyer]] was born in Cherokee County. | ||
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* [[1993]]: Jazz musician [[Sun Ra]] died in [[Birmingham]]. | * [[1993]]: Jazz musician [[Sun Ra]] died in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
* [[1981]]: Writer [[Howell Vines]] died. | * [[1981]]: Writer [[Howell Vines]] died. | ||
* [[1953]]: Banker [[Oscar Wells]] died. | |||
==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
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May 30 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2012: Earth Fare opened on Galleria Circle.
- 2005: Natalee Holloway disappeared during a vacation in Oranjestad, Aruba.
- 2003: Art Franklin made his last newscast for WBRC 6.
- 1995: The first show at Crush Warehouse was held.
- 1989: Metro Bank was founded in Pell City.
- 1979: The Ronald McDonald House opened its doors.
- 1970: William Hoole married the former Addie Shirley Coleman.
- 1965: Vivian Malone was the first African-American to graduate from the University of Alabama.
- 1961: Art Hanes defeated Tom King in a runoff to become Mayor of Birmingham.
- 1954: Claudia Heard graduated from the University of Alabama School of Denstristy.
- 1923: Phillips High School was dedicated.
- 1922: The Spirit of the American Doughboy was dedicated as a World War I memorial on Quintard Avenue in Anniston.
- 1918: Southern University and Birmingham College merged to form Birmingham-Southern College.
- 1908: The first passenger train stopped at the Birmingham Terminal Station platform, with the station building still under construction.
- 1901: Telegraph operator James Cook shot physician John Payne twice in the head.
- 1896: James Coyle was ordained a priest in Rome.
Births
- 2013: Two red panda cubs were born to Sorrel and Shifu at the Birmingham Zoo.
- 1973: YMCA of Greater Birmingham executive Terri Harvill was born in Fairfield.
- 1897: Real estate tycoon Sidney Smyer was born in Cherokee County.
Deaths
- 2002: Racing promoter Bob Harmon died in Prattville.
- 1995: Rabbi-emeritus of Temple Emanu-El, Milton Grafman died in Birmingham.
- 1993: Jazz musician Sun Ra died in Birmingham.
- 1981: Writer Howell Vines died.
- 1953: Banker Oscar Wells died.
Sports
- 2012: The 2012 Rickwood Classic was played at Rickwood Field.
- 2007: The Birmingham Barons won the Rickwood Classic 3-2.
- 1997: Alabama Saints vs Chattanooga Express in Chattanooga.
- 1992: In the first round of the WLAF playoffs, Orlando Thunder defeated Birmingham Fire 45-7 in Orlando.
- 1971: Willie Mays crossed home plate for the 1,950th time in the Major Leagues.