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*[[June 25]]: [[Birmingham Central Station]] | *[[June 25]]: [[Birmingham Central Station]] | ||
*[[October 16]]: [[Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park]] | |||
*[[November 30]]: The [[American Village]] | *[[November 30]]: The [[American Village]] | ||
*[[Oak Mountain High School]] | *[[Oak Mountain High School]] | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 18 April 2008
1999 was the 128th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- Richard Arrington stepped down as Mayor of Birmingham after 20 years in the position.
- William Bell was appointed interim mayor.
- October: Bernard Kincaid defeated Bell in the mayoral election
- Highway 151 in Pinson was designated a state highway.
Sports
- March: BJCC hosted the Conference USA Men's basketball tournament
- June: The Barons hosted the Huntsville Stars in the 4th annual Rickwood Classic, honoring the old Negro leagues.
Buildings
- June 25: Birmingham Central Station
- October 16: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
- November 30: The American Village
- Oak Mountain High School
Deaths
- Charles Gratton, proprietor of Green Acres Cafe
- August 11: Annie Louise Peoples, nurse
- See also List of Birmingham homicides in 1999
See Also
| 1990s |
| << 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 >> |
| Births - Deaths - Establishments - Events - Works |