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'''February 9''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | '''February 9''' in the history of the [[Birmingham District]]: | ||
* [[2015]]: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples. | |||
* [[2008]]: The [[Red Mountain Market]] celebrated its grand opening. | * [[2008]]: The [[Red Mountain Market]] celebrated its grand opening. | ||
* [[1962]]: Judge [[Clarence Allgood]] took his seat on the [[United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama]]. | * [[1962]]: Judge [[Clarence Allgood]] took his seat on the [[United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama]]. | ||
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February 9 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2015: Following a federal court ruling, probate courts in Alabama approved the state's first marriage licenses for same-sex couples.
- 2008: The Red Mountain Market celebrated its grand opening.
- 1962: Judge Clarence Allgood took his seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
- 1962: Judge Walter Gewin took his seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit judge Walter Gewin.
- 1958: Yester Ceramic Laboratory was incorporated.
- 1860: The Alabama Legislature established the Alabama Hospital for the Insane in Tuscaloosa.
Births
- 1985: Motorcycle racer Jason DiSalvo was born in Stafford, New York.
- 1977: Artist John Lytle Wilson was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
- 1933: Golfer Jo Ann Prentice was born in Birmingham.
- 1925: Alabama Labor Commissioner Asa Trammell was born.
Deaths
- 2011: Salvation Army commander Luther Smith died.
- 1930: Former Alderman and business owner Tom Ashford died.
- 1827: St Clair County pioneer John Looney died in Mobile.
Sports
- 2008: The 4th annual BE5K Run/Walk race took place downtown, beginning at Boutwell Auditorium.
- 2003: The 2nd annual Mercedes Marathon was held in Birmingham, Homewood and Mountain Brook.
- 1971: Pitcher Satchel Paige was announced as the first Negro Leagues player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.