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* [[1954]]: [[WBRC]] became a CBS affiliate. | * [[1954]]: [[WBRC]] became a CBS affiliate. | ||
* [[1949]]: [[WBRC]] began broadcasting on VHF channel 4. | * [[1949]]: [[WBRC]] began broadcasting on VHF channel 4. | ||
* [[1916]]: Merchant [[A. B. Loveman]] died in Birmingham. | |||
* [[1892]]: Businessman [[A. G. Gaston]] was born. | * [[1892]]: Businessman [[A. G. Gaston]] was born. | ||
* [[1891]]: The original [[21st Street Viaduct]] was dedicated. | * [[1891]]: The original [[21st Street Viaduct]] was dedicated. | ||
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July 4 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2007: African red river hogs Star, Spangle, and Banner went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
- 2006: African red river hogs Star, Spangle, and Banner were born.
- 2005: Dutch F-16 fighters equipped with infrared sensors unsuccessfully scanned Aruba's waters for Natalee Holloway's body.
- 1996: The Regions Center displayed 1996 Olympic Games graphics through July 28.
- 1989: The Statue of Liberty was dedicated at Liberty Park.
- 1980: The first annual Peavine Falls Run was held at Oak Mountain State Park.
- 1955: Asian elephant Mona went on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
- 1954: WBRC became a CBS affiliate.
- 1949: WBRC began broadcasting on VHF channel 4.
- 1916: Merchant A. B. Loveman died in Birmingham.
- 1892: Businessman A. G. Gaston was born.
- 1891: The original 21st Street Viaduct was dedicated.
- 1881: Tuskegee Institute opened.
- 1873: A cholera epidemic spread to the general population following an Independence Day celebration at Blount Springs.
- 1872: A fire destroyed 13 buildings in early Birmingham.