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* [[1988]]: The [[Paul S. Worrell Building|Doctor's Center]] on [[18th Street South]] was rededicated in honor of optometrist [[Paul Worrell]]. | * [[1988]]: The [[Paul S. Worrell Building|Doctor's Center]] on [[18th Street South]] was rededicated in honor of optometrist [[Paul Worrell]]. | ||
* 1988: A regional [[Alabama Chapter of ATOS|ATOS]] convention was held at the [[List of unique events at the Alabama Theatre|Alabama Theatre]]. | * 1988: A regional [[Alabama Chapter of ATOS|ATOS]] convention was held at the [[List of unique events at the Alabama Theatre|Alabama Theatre]]. | ||
* [[1964]]: [[Martin Luther King, Jr]] was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. | |||
* [[1929]]: [[Hollywood]] was annexed into [[Homewood]]. | * [[1929]]: [[Hollywood]] was annexed into [[Homewood]]. | ||
* [[1896]]: The [[University of Montevallo|Alabama Girls' Industrial School]] (now the [[University of Montevallo]]) opened. | * [[1896]]: The [[University of Montevallo|Alabama Girls' Industrial School]] (now the [[University of Montevallo]]) opened. | ||
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October 14 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2010: John W. Stewart III was inaugurated president of the University of Montevallo.
- 2010: The North Birmingham EcoScape opened.
- 2008: The 3rd Hewitt-Trussville High School building opened to students.
- 2006: The Race for the Cure was held at Linn Park.
- 2006: The Harambee Festival was held in West End.
- 2006: The 32nd annual St Clair County Fall Festival was held in Ashville.
- 2006: The Jones Valley Fun Day Festival was held at Wiggins Park and featured a launch by the Birmingham Rocket Boys.
- 2003: The 2003 Birmingham mayoral election was held, sending Bernard Kincaid and Carole Smitherman to a runoff.
- 2003: Eric Robert Rudolph was charged in connection with several bombings, including one in Birmingham.
- 2003: Vida Blue released their record The Illustrated Band.
- 1993: Compass Bank acquired First Federal Savings Bank of Northwest Florida.
- 1988: The Doctor's Center on 18th Street South was rededicated in honor of optometrist Paul Worrell.
- 1988: A regional ATOS convention was held at the Alabama Theatre.
- 1964: Martin Luther King, Jr was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.
- 1929: Hollywood was annexed into Homewood.
- 1896: The Alabama Girls' Industrial School (now the University of Montevallo) opened.
- 1872: Birmingham's first theatrical productions, "East Lynne" and "Everybody's Wife" were staged at Sublett Hall.
Births and deaths
- 2012: Formal wear stores founder J. O. Tant, Jr died.
- 1953: Attorney Willie Florence was born.
- 1944: Sewanee School of Theology Dean Guy Lytle was born in Birmingham.
- 1940: Miles College head football coach Billy Joe was born in South Carolina.
- 1926: Musician Bill Justis was born in Birmingham.
- 1892: University of Alabama President Carlos Smith died in Palatka, Florida.
Sports
- 2006: The UAB Blazers lost 34-33 at Rice University.
- 2002: In an infamous touchdown celebration, Terrell Owens signed a football with a Sharpie hidden in his sock.
- 2000: UAB defeated Memphis 13-9 at Legion Field in the 3rd Battle for the Bones.
- 1983: The Birmingham Bulls (ACHL) were evicted from the BJCC Coliseum.