September 12

September 12 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2013: The Watsons Go to Birmingham premiered at the Alabama Theatre.
• 2010: Lyord Watson was ordained at Greater St John Missionary Baptist Church.
• 2002: John Mayer recorded his "Any Given Thursday" album at a concert at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre.
• 1993: The new Pratt City Library opened.
• 1986: The Stafford Inn in Tuscaloosa closed.
• 1963: A. G. Gaston's residence in Robinwood was bombed.
• 1949: The original Shades Valley High School opened to students.
• 1918: Birmingham Barons owner Gus Jebeles and shopkeeper Gus Jebeles each registered for the draft.
• 1912: The trustees of the Birmingham Medical College transferred its building and land to the University of Alabama.
• 1907: The Caterers of Alabama held their first annual banquet at the Hillman Hotel.

Ruben Studdard, born September 12, 1978

Births

• 1985: Songwriter Bobby Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida.
• 1978: American Idol Ruben Studdard was born.
• 1924: Baseball player Bubba Church was born in Birmingham.
• 1902: District Court judge Clarence Allgood was born in Avondale.

Deaths

• 2019: Gary Morris, former judge and Gardendale City Councilman.
• 2014: John Garrett, CEO of Chronicle Studio, died.
• 2013: Historian and former National Endowment for the Humanities chair Sheldon Hackney died.
• 2011: Western lowland gorilla Koundu died during a routine medical examination at the Birmingham Zoo.
• 2005: Artist Claud Cotten died.

Sports

• 2009: Samford defeated Jacksonville State 27-0 at Seibert Stadium.
• 2009: BSC defeated Campbell 35-28 in overtime at Panther Stadium.
• 2009: Miles lost to Benedict College 40-31 in Columbia, South Carolina.
• 2009: UAB lost to Southern Methodist 35-33 at Legion Field.