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'''February 14''' ('''Saint Valentine's Day''') in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''February 14''' ('''Saint Valentine's Day''') in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2018]]: A fire destroyed a [[Motel 6]] and soon-to-open [[Big J's Grill]] restaurant in [[Calera]]. | |||
* [[2014]]: A [[2014 Goodner Mountain plane crash|plane crashed on Goodner Mountain]] in northeast Jefferson County. | * [[2014]]: A [[2014 Goodner Mountain plane crash|plane crashed on Goodner Mountain]] in northeast Jefferson County. | ||
* 2014: [[Trim Tab Brewing]] officially opened its tap room. | * 2014: [[Trim Tab Brewing]] officially opened its tap room. | ||
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* [[2002]]: [[Jack Lowther]] began his tenure on the [[Jefferson County District Court]]. | * [[2002]]: [[Jack Lowther]] began his tenure on the [[Jefferson County District Court]]. | ||
* [[1985]]: [[Jasper First United Methodist Church]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places in Walker County|National Register of Historic Places]]. | * [[1985]]: [[Jasper First United Methodist Church]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places in Walker County|National Register of Historic Places]]. | ||
* 1985: Journalist [[Jerry Levin]] escaped from his Hezbollah captors near Baalbek, Lebanon. | |||
* [[1955]]: [[Sikes Shoe Company|Sike's Children's Shoes]] was opened in [[Homewood]]. | * [[1955]]: [[Sikes Shoe Company|Sike's Children's Shoes]] was opened in [[Homewood]]. | ||
* 1955: The [[Town & Gown Theatre]] opened their newly-donated [[Little Theater]] home with a performance of "Candles in the Canebrake". | * 1955: The [[Town & Gown Theatre]] opened their newly-donated [[Little Theater]] home with a performance of "Candles in the Canebrake". | ||
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[[Image:Alan Hunter.jpg|right|thumb|Alan Hunter, born February 14, 1957]] | [[Image:Alan Hunter.jpg|right|thumb|Alan Hunter, born February 14, 1957]] | ||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
* [[2010]]: [[Lutsandvo]], an African elephant, was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. | |||
* [[1973]]: [[Birmingham Barons]] manager [[Julio Vinas]] was born in Miami, Florida. | * [[1973]]: [[Birmingham Barons]] manager [[Julio Vinas]] was born in Miami, Florida. | ||
* [[1957]]: MTV VJ [[Alan Hunter]] was born in | * [[1972]]: Author and communications professional [[Morgan Murphy]] was born in [[Mountain Brook]]. | ||
* [[1970]]: Educator [[Barry McNealy]] was born in Birmingham. | |||
* [[1957]]: MTV VJ [[Alan Hunter]] was born in Birmingham. | |||
* 1957: NBA player [[Reggie King]] was born in Birmingham. | * 1957: NBA player [[Reggie King]] was born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[1951]]: Figure skater [[JoJo Starbuck]] was born in Birmingham. | * [[1951]]: Figure skater [[JoJo Starbuck]] was born in Birmingham. | ||
* [[1945]]: [[Birmingham Museum of Art]] curator [[Ruth Appelhof]] was born. | |||
* [[1935]]: Episcopal Bishop [[Robert Miller]] was born in Wynnville. | * [[1935]]: Episcopal Bishop [[Robert Miller]] was born in Wynnville. | ||
* 1935: Art collector [[Sandra Sokol]] was born. | * 1935: Art collector [[Sandra Sokol]] was born. | ||
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* [[1913]]: Sportscaster [[Mel Allen]] was born in [[Johns]]. | * [[1913]]: Sportscaster [[Mel Allen]] was born in [[Johns]]. | ||
* [[1902]]: [[Samford University]] professor [[Monnie Cheves]] was born. | * [[1902]]: [[Samford University]] professor [[Monnie Cheves]] was born. | ||
* [[1856]]: Attorney and [[Birmingham Board of Aldermen|Alderman]] [[Robert Kerr]] was born in Washington County, Illinois. | |||
* [[1834]]: Congressman [[Goldsmith Hewitt II]] was born in [[Jefferson County]]. | * [[1834]]: Congressman [[Goldsmith Hewitt II]] was born in [[Jefferson County]]. | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
* [[2019]]: Musician and instrument maker [[Mark Lindsey]] died. | |||
* [[2009]]: Business and civic leader [[John Evins]] died. | * [[2009]]: Business and civic leader [[John Evins]] died. | ||
* 2009: [[Jefferson County Health Officer]] [[Carole Samuelson]] died. | * 2009: [[Jefferson County Health Officer]] [[Carole Samuelson]] died. | ||
* 2009: Investment banker [[Hugo Marx Jr]] died. | |||
* [[1987]]: Banjo player [[Wendy Holcombe]] died. | * [[1987]]: Banjo player [[Wendy Holcombe]] died. | ||
* [[1958]]: [[Missy]], a python at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], died from an infestation of parasitic worms. | * [[1958]]: [[Missy]], a python at the [[Birmingham Zoo]], died from an infestation of parasitic worms. |
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February 14 (Saint Valentine's Day) in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2018: A fire destroyed a Motel 6 and soon-to-open Big J's Grill restaurant in Calera.
- 2014: A plane crashed on Goodner Mountain in northeast Jefferson County.
- 2014: Trim Tab Brewing officially opened its tap room.
- 2009: Zen nightclub was damaged by fire.
- 2008: Avondale Mills in Pell City were destroyed by fire.
- 2002: Jack Lowther began his tenure on the Jefferson County District Court.
- 1985: Jasper First United Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1985: Journalist Jerry Levin escaped from his Hezbollah captors near Baalbek, Lebanon.
- 1955: Sike's Children's Shoes was opened in Homewood.
- 1955: The Town & Gown Theatre opened their newly-donated Little Theater home with a performance of "Candles in the Canebrake".
- 1954: John Rice, Jr married Angelena Ray in Hooper City.
- 1926: Shades Mountain Baptist Church dedicated their first church building.
- 1914: St Elias Maronite Church was dedicated.
- 1899: Henry Milner married Helen Bishop.
- 1891: Carbon Hill was incorporated.
- 1854: The Alabama Legislature established a system of free schools.
Births
- 2010: Lutsandvo, an African elephant, was born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
- 1973: Birmingham Barons manager Julio Vinas was born in Miami, Florida.
- 1972: Author and communications professional Morgan Murphy was born in Mountain Brook.
- 1970: Educator Barry McNealy was born in Birmingham.
- 1957: MTV VJ Alan Hunter was born in Birmingham.
- 1957: NBA player Reggie King was born in Birmingham.
- 1951: Figure skater JoJo Starbuck was born in Birmingham.
- 1945: Birmingham Museum of Art curator Ruth Appelhof was born.
- 1935: Episcopal Bishop Robert Miller was born in Wynnville.
- 1935: Art collector Sandra Sokol was born.
- 1935: Dermatologist and art collector Bill Mason was born in Tennille, Georgia.
- 1933: University of Alabama president Joab Thomas was born in Holt.
- 1917: Hardware salesman Robert Tyler was born.
- 1913: Sportscaster Mel Allen was born in Johns.
- 1902: Samford University professor Monnie Cheves was born.
- 1856: Attorney and Alderman Robert Kerr was born in Washington County, Illinois.
- 1834: Congressman Goldsmith Hewitt II was born in Jefferson County.
Deaths
- 2019: Musician and instrument maker Mark Lindsey died.
- 2009: Business and civic leader John Evins died.
- 2009: Jefferson County Health Officer Carole Samuelson died.
- 2009: Investment banker Hugo Marx Jr died.
- 1987: Banjo player Wendy Holcombe died.
- 1958: Missy, a python at the Birmingham Zoo, died from an infestation of parasitic worms.
- 1934: Pedro Gussman died after being struck by a car on January 20.
Sports
- 2016: Michael Crouch won the Mercedes Marathon with a time of 2:21:28. Bess Ritter was the top female finisher, at 2:53:04.
- 2007: Brian Mackin was promoted to athletic director for the UAB Blazers