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1999 was the 128th year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.

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.
Douglas Williamson purchased WFHK-AM for $10,000.

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.
November 23: Mal Moore was promoted to athletic director at the University of Alabama.

See also List of Birmingham homicides in 1999

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 ===Deaths===
-* [[Charles Gratton]], proprietor of [[Green Acres Cafe]]
+* [[January 12]]: [[Betty Lou Gerson]], radio actress
 * [[June 23]]: [[Ted Bryant]], political reporter
 * [[August 8]]: [[Harry Walker|Harry "The Hat" Walker]], baseball player
 * [[August 11]]: [[Annie Louise Peoples]], nurse
+* [[Charles Gratton]], proprietor of [[Green Acres Cafe]]
 :''See also [[List of Birmingham homicides in 1999]]''