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[[Image:Edgar Arendall.jpg|right|thumb|Edgar Arendall, born June 26, 1920]] | [[Image:Edgar Arendall.jpg|right|thumb|Edgar Arendall, born June 26, 1920]] | ||
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* [[1952]]: Former [[Birmingham History Center]] director [[Jerry Desmond]] was born. | |||
* [[1944]]: Free jazz saxophonist [[Arthur Doyle]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | * [[1944]]: Free jazz saxophonist [[Arthur Doyle]] was born in [[Birmingham]]. | ||
* [[1930]]: Wrestler [[Jackie Fargo]] was born in Concord, North Carolina. | * [[1930]]: Wrestler [[Jackie Fargo]] was born in Concord, North Carolina. | ||
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June 26 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2015: A spot in Elton B. Stephens Expressway over University Boulevard collapsed.
- 2009: Donut Joe's opened in Pelham.
- 2006: An 18-wheeler overturned on the ramp onto I-20 East from I-20/59, spilling 3 rolls of galvanized steel and causing minor road damage.
- 1955: The new Ensley Library opened its doors.
- 1934: Carl Carmer's book Stars Fell on Alabama was published.
- 1886: The Highland Avenue Railroad re-opened under steam power.
- 1866: Peyton King married Mary Alabama Tarrant.
Births
- 1952: Former Birmingham History Center director Jerry Desmond was born.
- 1944: Free jazz saxophonist Arthur Doyle was born in Birmingham.
- 1930: Wrestler Jackie Fargo was born in Concord, North Carolina.
- 1920: Dawson Memorial Baptist Church pastor Edgar Arendall was born in Richmond, Virginia.
- 1891: Author Octavus Roy Cohen was born in Charleston, South Carolina.
Deaths
- 2004: Socialite and philanthropist Marie Ingalls died at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
- 1997: University of Alabama football great Don Hutson died.
- 1994: Catholic Bishop Joseph A. Durick died in Bessemer.
- 1972: Architect Don Buel Schuyler died at Tuscaloosa.
Sports
- 2010: 2011 Birmingham Barons pitcher Hector Santiago was called up to the White Sox.
- 2004: Birmingham Steeldogs 59 - Rio Grande Dorados 58 at the BJCC arena.
- 1983: Philadelphia Stars 21 - Birmingham Stallions 10 at Veterans Stadium.
- 1982: Alabama Magic 17 - Georgia Pride 16 at Legion Field.