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'''August 31''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''August 31''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2011]]: The first issue of [[Weld]] hit the streets. | |||
* [[2009]]: [[Big Bolton's BBQ]] opened in [[Argo]]. | * [[2009]]: [[Big Bolton's BBQ]] opened in [[Argo]]. | ||
* [[2008]]: [[Stillman College]] 38 - [[2008 Miles College Golden Bears football|Miles College]] 12 at [[Legion Field]]. | * [[2008]]: [[Stillman College]] 38 - [[2008 Miles College Golden Bears football|Miles College]] 12 at [[Legion Field]]. |
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August 31 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2011: The first issue of Weld hit the streets.
- 2009: Big Bolton's BBQ opened in Argo.
- 2008: Stillman College 38 - Miles College 12 at Legion Field.
- 2002: Musician Lionel Hampton died.
- 1995: Then-CEO Richard Scrushy announced that HealthSouth was going to build a new headquarters on U.S. Highway 280.
- 1983: Multiple murder suspect Martez Seay was born.
- 1966: Medal of Honor recipient Matthew Leonard began his final tour in Vietnam.
- 1962: John Colreavy was appointed pastor of St Anthony's Church in Ensley.
- 1948: In a game against Chattanooga, Jim Wasdell tied the Birmingham Barons' record of 6 hits in one game.
- 1939: Musician Cleveland Eaton was born in Fairfield.
- 1933: UAB immunologoist Max Cooper was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.
- 1909: Pitcher Eddie Dent made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Superbas.
- 1821: Calera's first settler, John R. Gamble, purchased his first 100 acres in the area.