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* [[January 9]]: [[Carl Elliott]], Congressman and historian | |||
* [[January 12]]: [[Betty Lou Gerson]], radio actress | * [[January 12]]: [[Betty Lou Gerson]], radio actress | ||
* [[June 23]]: [[Ted Bryant]], political reporter | * [[June 23]]: [[Ted Bryant]], political reporter | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 19 October 2009
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.
- Douglas Williamson purchased WFHK-AM for $10,000.
- Ollie's Barbecue relocated from Southside to Hoover.
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.
- November 23: Mal Moore was promoted to athletic director at the University of Alabama.
Works
Buildings
- June 25: Birmingham Central Station
- October 16: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
- November 30: The American Village
- Oak Mountain High School
People
Deaths
- January 9: Carl Elliott, Congressman and historian
- January 12: Betty Lou Gerson, radio actress
- June 23: Ted Bryant, political reporter
- August 8: 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
See Also
| 1990s |
| << 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 >> |
| Births - Deaths - Establishments - Events - Works |