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==Events==
==Events==
* January: [[Jefferson State Community College]]'s Shelby Campus opened.
* February: The [[Southside Giant Puppet Workshop]] closed down.
* [[March 12]]-[[March 14|14]]: [[Blizzard of 1993]]
* [[March 12]]-[[March 14|14]]: [[Blizzard of 1993]]
* [[April 22]]: [[Guy Hunt]] resigned as Alabama's governor after a criminal conviction of misuse of campaign funds.
* April 22: [[Jim Folsom, Jr]] was appointed as governor of Alabama.
* [[May 8]]: [[Agnes]] gallery opened on the ground floor of the [[Dulion Apartments]] building in [[Five Points South]].
* [[June 15]]: A [[Bruno (bear)|wild black bear]] was captured in [[Smithfield]].
* [[June 15]]: A [[Bruno (bear)|wild black bear]] was captured in [[Smithfield]].
* [[July 31]]: Twins [[Jennifer Ivey|Jennifer]] and [[Rachel Hood|Rachel Vacca]] were found starved and shackled in a house in [[Roebuck Gardens]].
* [[July 31]]: Twins [[Jennifer Ivey|Jennifer]] and [[Rachel Hood|Rachel Vacca]] were found starved and shackled in a house in [[Roebuck Gardens]].
* August: The inaugural [[Birmingham Heritage Festival]] was held.
* [[October 20]]: Birmingham Airport was officially renamed as the [[Birmingham International Airport]].
* [[October 20]]: Birmingham Airport was officially renamed as the [[Birmingham International Airport]].
* [[December 1]]: Nirvana headlined a show with The Breeders and Come at [[Boutwell Auditorium]].
* [[December 31]]: The final "[[Country Boy Eddie Show]]" aired on [[WBRC-TV]].
* [[Paul Finebaum]]'s "[[The Paul Finebaum Show]]" started on [[WERC-AM]] radio.
* The [[Alabama Theatre]] was designated as the "official state historic theatre."
* [[Heather Whitestone]] finished as first runner-up in the Miss Alabama Pageant.
* [[Charles A. McCallum]] retired as [[UAB]]'s president.
* [[J. Claude Bennett]] was appointed as [[UAB]]'s president.
* [[Condoleezza Rice]] was appointed Provost of Stanford University.
* The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]] Salute to Switzerland
* [[Paul Bailey]] was awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Birmingham-Southern College]].
* The [[Lyric Theatre]] was donated to [[Birmingham Landmarks]].
* The FBI released investigative materials relating to the [[1963 church bombing|1963 bombing]] of [[16th Street Baptist Church]].
* The FBI released investigative materials relating to the [[1963 church bombing|1963 bombing]] of [[16th Street Baptist Church]].
* [[McCoy United Methodist Church]] disbanded.
* The [[North Alabama United Methodist Conference]] recognized the [[Church of the Reconciler]].
* [[Rocky Rawlins]] founded the [[American BBS Association]] in [[Birmingham]].
* [[Rocky Rawlins]] founded the [[American BBS Association]] in [[Birmingham]].
* [[N. E. Miles Jewish Day School]] moved to its present location at the [[Levite Jewish Community Center]] on [[Montclair Road]].
* Attorney [[John Glasser]] founded [[Better Basics]].
* Plans for a 300-acre "[[Ecoplex]]" near [[Liberty Park]] to replace the [[Birmingham Zoo]] were announced.
* [[Gloria Gray]] and [[Louis Payne]] founded the [[West Alabama Women's Center]] in [[Tuscaloosa]].
* The 37-acre [[Flora Johnston Nature Park|North Shades Creek Greenway]] was donated to the [[City of Birmingham]] and dedicated as a public park.


===Arts===
==Arts==
* [[January 10]]: The [[Magic City Blues Society]] was incorporated.
* [[January 10]]: The [[Magic City Blues Society]] was incorporated.
* [[March 14]]: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" broadcast a live program from the [[Alabama Theatre]] hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest [[Emmylou Harris]].
* [[May 8]]: [[Agnes]] gallery opened on the ground floor of the [[Dulion Apartments]] building in [[Five Points South]].
* June: Minnesota Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" taped a special program from the [[Alabama Theatre]] hosted by Garrison Keillor with guest the [[Birmingham Sunlights]].
* [[June 16]]: Groundbreaking for the [[Alys Stephens Center]] was held.
* [[June 16]]: Groundbreaking for the [[Alys Stephens Center]] was held.
* [[June 25]]: The [[Storm Orphans]] played their farewell show at [[The End Zone]] in [[Tuscaloosa]].
* August: The inaugural [[Birmingham Heritage Festival]] was held.
* [[December 1]]: Nirvana headlined a show with The Breeders and Come at [[Boutwell Auditorium]].
* [[December 31]]: The final "[[Country Boy Eddie Show]]" aired on [[WBRC-TV]].
* [[Paul Finebaum]]'s "[[The Paul Finebaum Show]]" started on [[WERC-AM]] radio.
* The [[Alabama Theatre]] was designated as the "official state historic theatre."
* The [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]] opened at the [[Carver Theater]].
* The [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]] declared bankruptcy.
* The [[Alabama Symphony Orchestra]] declared bankruptcy.
* [[Charles Ghigna]]'s poem "Returning to Earth" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
* The [[Lyric Theatre]] was donated to [[Birmingham Landmarks]].
* The [[Birmingham Festival of Arts]] Salute to Switzerland


===Business===
==Business==
* [[January 19]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Cornerstone Bancshares of Dallas, Texas.
* [[January 19]]: [[Compass Bank]] acquired Cornerstone Bancshares of Dallas, Texas.
* [[October 14]]: Compass Bank acquired First Federal Savings Bank of Northwest Florida.
* [[Alabama Byproducts Corporation]] was named as GMC's "Worldwide Supplier of the Year."
* [[Charles E. Bugg]] was appointed as [[BioCryst]]'s Chairman of the Board and CEO.
* [[Chuck Evans]] purchased the 60-year old [[Art's Barber Shop]] from its original owners.
* [[Golden Temple|Golden Temple Natural Grocery and Cafe]] in [[Five Points South]] expanded.
===Establishments===
* [[February 9]]: [[Lucy's Coffee and Tea]] launched as an espresso stand operated on [[20th Street South]] by [[Lucy Bonds]].
* [[February 9]]: [[Lucy's Coffee and Tea]] launched as an espresso stand operated on [[20th Street South]] by [[Lucy Bonds]].
* May: [[Melvon's Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que]] opened.
* May: [[Melvon's Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que]] opened.
* Fall: The [[Piggly Wiggly]] at [[Five Points South]] closed.
* [[Timothy Massey]] and [[Robert Britt]] opened [[Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery]] in [[Trussville]].
* [[October 14]]: Compass Bank acquireed First Federal Savings Bank of Northwest Florida.
* [[Alabama Byproducts Corporation]] was named as GMC's "Worldwide Supplier of the Year."
* The [[Stream of Consciousness Koffiehuis]] opened in the [[Terrace Court]] building.
* The [[Stream of Consciousness Koffiehuis]] opened in the [[Terrace Court]] building.
* [[O'Henry's Coffees]] was founded.
* [[O'Henry's Coffees]] was founded.
* [[John Cassimus]] founded J-Rag Inc.
* [[John Cassimus]] founded J-Rag Inc.
* [[Dreamland Bar-B-Que]] opened its Birmingham location at 1427 [[14th Avenue South]].
* [[Dreamland Bar-B-Que]] opened its Birmingham location at 1427 [[14th Avenue South]].
* [[Charles E. Bugg]] was appointed as [[BioCryst]]'s Chairman of the Board and CEO.
* [[Caremark Rx]] was founded.
* [[Caremark Rx]] was founded.
* [[Chuck Evans]] purchased the 60-year old [[Art's Barber Shop]] from its original owners.
* [[Ron Council|Ron]] and [[Martha Council]] founded [[Metro Monitor]].
* [[Tippi's Deli and Bakery]] opened in [[Bessemer]].
* [[Tippi's Deli and Bakery]] opened in [[Bessemer]].
* The [[Comedy Club Stardome]] opened in [[Hoover]].
* The [[Comedy Club Stardome]] opened in [[Hoover]].
* [[Greg Canfield]] founded [[Greg Canfield|Canfield Insurance & Financial Services]].
* [[Greg Canfield]] founded [[Greg Canfield|Canfield Insurance & Financial Services]].
* Plans for a 300-acre "[[Ecoplex]]" near [[Liberty Park]] to replace the [[Birmingham Zoo]] were announced.
* [[Stockham & Stockham]] law firm was founded.
* [[Stockham & Stockham]] law firm was founded.
* [[Yankee Pizzeria]] was opened.
* [[Yankee Pizzeria]] was opened.
* [[Ken Bonham]] opened [[Bonham's Skate Galaxy]] in [[Tarrant]].
* [[Raymond Harbert]] founded the [[Harbert Management Corp.]]
* [[Pete Werner]] opened [[Magic Bagel & Deli]] at [[Clairmont Plaza South]].
===Disestablishments===
* [[January 6]]: [[Birmingham Stove & Range Company|A & B Foundry]] filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
* February: The [[Southside Giant Puppet Workshop]] closed down.
* Fall: The [[Piggly Wiggly]] at [[Five Points South]] closed.
==Government==
* [[April 22]]: [[Guy Hunt]] resigned as Alabama's governor after a criminal conviction of misuse of campaign funds.
* April 22: [[Jim Folsom Jr]] was appointed as governor of Alabama.
* [[Dodge City]] in [[Cullman County]] was incorporated.
==Education==
* January: [[Jefferson State Community College]]'s Shelby Campus opened.
* [[Charles A. McCallum]] retired as [[UAB]]'s president.
* [[J. Claude Bennett]] was appointed as [[UAB]]'s president.
* [[Paul Bailey]] was awarded an honorary doctorate by [[Birmingham-Southern College]].
* [[N. E. Miles Jewish Day School]] moved to its present location at the [[Levite Jewish Community Center]] on [[Montclair Road]].
==Religion==
* [[McCoy United Methodist Church]] disbanded.
* The [[North Alabama United Methodist Conference]] recognized the [[Church of the Reconciler]].


===Sports===
==Sports==
* [[April 18]]: The first night game was played at [[UAB]]'s [[Young Memorial Field]].
* [[April 18]]: The first night game was played at [[UAB]]'s [[Young Memorial Field]].
* June: [[Charles Barkley]] was named NBA's Most Valuable Player.
* June: [[Charles Barkley]] was named NBA's Most Valuable Player.
* [[August 12]]–[[August 14|14]]: The [[1993 Bassmasters Classic]] was held at [[Lake Logan Martin]].
* September: The [[1993 Birmingham Barons|Barons]] won the Southern League championship.
* September: The [[1993 Birmingham Barons|Barons]] won the Southern League championship.
* [[October 6]]: [[Michael Jordan]] retired from the NBA.
* [[October 6]]: [[Michael Jordan]] retired from the NBA.
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* "[[Skinheads USA|Skinheads USA: Soldiers in the Race War]]" HBO documentary by Shari Cookson
* "[[Skinheads USA|Skinheads USA: Soldiers in the Race War]]" HBO documentary by Shari Cookson
* "[[Lithos II]]" statue by [[Elyn Zimmerman]]
* "[[Lithos II]]" statue by [[Elyn Zimmerman]]
* "[[Balkanize Now]]" compilation album by [[Slacker Records]]


===Buildings===
===Buildings===
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* [[Mount Canaan Full Gospel Church]]
* [[Mount Canaan Full Gospel Church]]
* [[Pratt City Library]]
* [[Pratt City Library]]
* [[Old Overton Club]] at [[Liberty Park]]
* [[Southeastern Bible College]]
* [[Southeastern Bible College]]
* [[Toshinan]] (tea house) at the [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]]' [[Japanese Garden]]
* [[Toshinan]] (tea house) at the [[Birmingham Botanical Gardens]]' [[Japanese Garden]]
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===Music===
===Music===
* ''Brother Cane'' debut album by [[Brother Cane]]
* ''Brother Cane'' debut album by [[Brother Cane]]
* ''[[Christmas Dreams|Christmas Dreams: An Album of Classic Christmas Songs Benefiting Children with Disabilities]]'' benefit album
* ''For Old Time's Sake'' debut (and only) album by the [[Birmingham Sunlights]]
* ''For Old Time's Sake'' debut (and only) album by the [[Birmingham Sunlights]]
* "[[Mr President]]", song co-written and co-produced by [[Ray Reach]] and recorded by area musicians to benefit the homeless
* "[[Mr President]]", song co-written and co-produced by [[Ray Reach]] and recorded by area musicians to benefit the homeless
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* [[Michael Duburiel]] ended his active Catholic ministry.
* [[Michael Duburiel]] ended his active Catholic ministry.
* [[Fred]] was adopted as the town mascot of [[Rockford]].
* [[Fred]] was adopted as the town mascot of [[Rockford]].
* [[Charles Ghigna]]'s poem "Returning to Earth" was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
* [[William Maddox]] retired from [[UAB]].
* [[William Maddox]] retired from [[UAB]].
* [[Mary McLeod]] was consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Vermont.
* [[Mary McLeod]] was consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Vermont.
* [[Condoleezza Rice]] was appointed Provost of Stanford University.
* [[Robert Slaughter]] retired from Chief of Staff of the [[Birmingham VA Medical Center]].
* [[Annetta Verin]] was appointed was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court by by [[Jim Folsom Jr]].
* [[Annetta Verin]] was appointed was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court by by [[Jim Folsom Jr]].
* [[Robert Slaughter]] retired from Chief of Staff of the [[Birmingham VA Medical Center]].
* [[Heather Whitestone]] finished as first runner-up in the Miss Alabama Pageant.


===Births===
===Births===
* [[April 6]]:[[Ty Long]], [[UAB Blazers football|UAB Blazers]]/NFL placekicker  
* [[March 23]]: [[Jimbroski Peterson]], repeat criminal offender
* [[April 6]]: [[Ty Long]], [[UAB Blazers football|UAB Blazers]]/NFL placekicker
* [[June 2]]: [[Early James]], singer-songwriter
* [[June 23]]: [[Tim Anderson]], Major League shortstop
* [[June 23]]: [[Tim Anderson]], Major League shortstop
* [[August 7]]: [[Crystal Smitherman]], [[Birmingham City Council]]
* [[November 24]]: [[Shanté Wolfe-Sisson]], social activist and DJ
* [[December 14]]: [[Femi Hollinger-Janzen]], [[Birmingham Legion FC]] forward
* [[Carlos Chaverst Jr]], community activist
* [[Briana Kinsey]], Miss District of Columbia 2017
* [[Blake Showers]], manga artist
* [[Marquis Tucker]], artist


===Awards===
===Awards===
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===Deaths===
===Deaths===
* [[March 9]]: [[James Hatcher]], founder of [[Town & Gown Theatre]]
* [[February 17]]: [[Sammy Lowe]], jazz trumpeter and arranger
* [[February 24]]: [[Lynn Hope]], saxophonist
* [[March 19]]: [[James Hatcher]], founder of [[Town & Gown Theatre]]
* [[April 16]]: [[Sherman Kao]], restaurateur
* [[May 30]]: [[Sun Ra]], jazz musician
* [[May 30]]: [[Sun Ra]], jazz musician
* June: [[Nolan Harmon]], Methodist bishop
* June: [[Nolan Harmon]], Methodist bishop
* [[July 12]]: [[Davey Allison]], NASCAR driver
* [[July 12]]: [[Davey Allison]], NASCAR driver
* [[July 26]]: [[Chester McNutt]], [[Nation of Islam]] minister
* [[July 28]]: [[Harry Middleton]], outdoors writer
* [[August 28]]: [[Elliott Dent]], WWII fighter pilot and ad executive
* [[August 28]]: [[Elliott Dent]], WWII fighter pilot and ad executive
* [[November 11]]: [[Erskine Hawkins]], jazz musician
* [[November 11]]: [[Erskine Hawkins]], jazz musician
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* [[November 27]]: [[Millard Hayes]], baseball player
* [[November 27]]: [[Millard Hayes]], baseball player
* [[December 21]]: [[Joe Rumore]], radio announcer
* [[December 21]]: [[Joe Rumore]], radio announcer
* [[December 25]]: [[A. H. Russakoff]], pulmonologist
* [[Cloochie Saltmarch]], namesake of [[Cloochie]] clothing line
* [[Cloochie Saltmarch]], namesake of [[Cloochie]] clothing line
:''See also [[List of homicides in 1993]]''
:''See also [[List of homicides in 1993]]''

Latest revision as of 10:28, 8 April 2024

1993 was the 122nd year after the founding of the City of Birmingham.

Events

Arts

Business

Establishments

Disestablishments

Government

Education

Religion

Sports

Works

Buildings

Music

Individuals

Births

Awards

Graduations

Deaths

See also List of homicides in 1993

See Also

1990s
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