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On This Day In Alabama History: Yazoo Land Act Was Signed
December 21, 1789: Georgia Gov Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Redskins Selected Harry Gilmer First In Draft
December 19, 1947: The Washington Redskins selected University of Alabama football player Harry Gilmer as the first pick of the 1948 NFL draft Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: BBG Opened Glass Conservatory
December 18, 1962: The Birmingham Botanical Gardens (BBG) opened its glass conservatory to the public as BBG’s first main structure Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Eddie Kendricks Born In Union Springs
December 17, 1939: Singer Eddie Kendricks, the first lead tenor for the Temptations, was born in Union Springs Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: President Mckinley Visited Tuskegee
December 16, 1898: President William McKinley visited the Tuskegee Institute at the request of founder Booker T Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ndpa Filed For A State Charter
December 15, 1967: The National Democratic Party of Alabama (NDPA) filed for a state charter, which it received within a month Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Ann Waldron Was Born In Birmingham
December 14, 1924: Author Ann Waldron was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Poet Presented Regimental Flag To Marion Rifles
December 13, 1860: Poet Julia Zitella Cocke presented a regimental flag to the Marion Rifles during a ceremony held in her hometown of Marion Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: German POW Camp Opened In Opelika
December 12, 1942: Camp Opelika opened as one of four major prisoner-of-war camps in Alabama during World War II Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Willie Mae Thornton Was Born In Montgomery
Dec. 11, 1919: Blues singer and songwriter Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born in Montgomery. An African-American, Thornton transcended conventional roles to create a persona and musical style characterized by her deep, powerful voice and risqué songs and performances. Continue reading →
