1999

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

Events

• Richard Arrington steps down as Mayor of Birmingham after 20 years in the position.
• William Bell is appointed Interim Mayor.
• October: Bernard Kincaid defeats Bell in the mayoral election

Sports

• March: BJCC hosts the Conference USA Men's basketball tournament
• June: The Barons host the Huntsville Stars in the 4th annual Rickwood Classic, honoring the old Negro leagues.

Buildings

• Oak Mountain High School in Shelby County opens
• June 25: Birmingham Central Station in downtown opens
• November 30: The American Village in Montevallo opens

Deaths

• Charles Gratton, proprietor of Green Acres Cafe
• August 11: Annie Louise Peoples, nurse

See also List of Birmingham homicides in 1999

See Also

• 1999 City Stages
• 1999 Birmingham Barons
• 1999 UAB Blazers
• 1999 Iron Bowl

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