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On This Day In Alabama History: Battle Of Autossee Took Place
November 29, 1813: The Battle of Autossee took place near present-day Shorter during the Creek War of 1813-14 Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Author Gustav Hasford Was Born
November 28, 1947: Author Gustav Hasford was born in Haleyville Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Medal Of Honor Recipient Was Born In Eutaw
November 26, 1888: Sgt Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: George Smith Houston Became Governor
November 24, 1874: George Smith Houston became governor, marking the end of Reconstruction in Alabama Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Andrew Beard Was Granted First Patent
November 23, 1897: Inventor Andrew Beard, who was born a slave in Woodland, was granted his first patent for automatic car couplers. Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Kathryn Thornton Flew On Space Shuttle
November 22, 1989: Nuclear physicist Kathryn Thornton became the first woman to fly on a military space mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Boxer Petey Sarron Was Born In Birmingham
November 21, 1906: Boxer Petey Sarron was born in Birmingham Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Charles Kleibacker Was Born In Cullman
November 20, 1921: Fashion designer Charles Kleibacker was born in Cullman Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Auburn Named Playing Field After Pat Dye
November 19, 2005: Auburn University named the playing field at Jordan-Hare Stadium after Pat Dye, who served as football coach from 1981 to 1992 Continue reading →
On This Day In Alabama History: Charles D. Kochakian Was Born In Massachusetts
November 18, 1908: Scientist Charles D Continue reading →
