December 11

December 11 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2007: Margaret Tutwiler was named head of communications for Merrill Lynch & Co.
• 2007: Larry Langford and Bill Blount testified in Miami as part of the SEC investigation into Jefferson County bond swaps.
• 2006: Blountsville-based Community Bank began operating as Superior Bank.
• 2005: Courtney's Restaurant served as a filming location for Kenn McCracken's short film Muckfuppet.
• 1999: The One Concord Center project was announced.
• 1960: The Bryan Educational Building was dedicated at Third Presbyterian Church.
• 1955: Land on Montclair Road was purchased for the current site of the Levite Jewish Community Center.
• 1945: The 100th Bombardment Squadron was released from active duty.

Births

• 1982: Alabama Crimson Tide football and NFL player Roman Harper was born in Prattville.
• 1978: Comedian Roy Wood, Jr was born in Birmingham.
• 1970: Jay Taylor, community activist and author, was born.
• 1918: Educator and coach Elmer Moree was born in Mt Zion, Missouri.
• 1854: Train robber Rube Burrow was born in Lamar County.

Deaths

• 1960: Auburn coach Mike Donahue died.
• 1949: Former Birmingham Post editor E. T. Leech died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• 1908: Physician James Luckie died in Birmingham.

Sports

• 1993: UAB Blazers men's basketball coach Gene Bartow celebrated his 600th career victory.