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* [[2023]]: Rapper [[JerrMarius Sills|JerrMarius "Li Heat" Sills]] was [[List of Birmingham homicides in 2023|shot to death]]. | |||
* [[2010]]: The [[Birmingham Zoo]]'s giraffe [[Mara]] died. | * [[2010]]: The [[Birmingham Zoo]]'s giraffe [[Mara]] died. | ||
* [[2008]]: [[Hueytown High School]] choir director [[Chick Allen]] was found [[List of homicides in 2008|murdered]] in his [[Bessemer]] home. | * [[2008]]: [[Hueytown High School]] choir director [[Chick Allen]] was found [[List of homicides in 2008|murdered]] in his [[Bessemer]] home. | ||
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July 7 in the history of the Birmingham District:
- 2007: Alan Hunter and Elizabeth Bradley were married at First Methodist Church.
- 1998: The MAPS infomercial was broadcast simultaneously by every local TV station.
- 1978: Ted Nugent and Black Oak Arkansas performed at the BJCC Coliseum.
- 1977: Double "LL" Bar-B-Q, open since 1950, was incorporated.
- 1964: Over 90% of those eligible voted to incorporate Pelham as a city, passing 121-20.
- 1936: Helen Davis became the first female registered architect in Alabama.
Births
- 1980: 2005 Miss America winner Diedre Downs was born.
- 1978: UAB Blazers basketball player and coach Torrey Ward was born in Greene County.
- 1970: Artist and comedian Christopher Davis was born in Birmingham.
- 1955: Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey was born.
- 1947: Observed birthday of Mona the elephant.
- 1933: Southern Progres editor John Logue was born in Baldwin County.
- 1924: Pro basketball and baseball player Johnny Simmons was born in Birmingham.
- 1915: Writer and poet Margaret Walker was born in Birmingham.
- 1843: Judge Noah Feagin was born in Midway, Barbour County.
Deaths
- 2023: Rapper JerrMarius "Li Heat" Sills was shot to death.
- 2010: The Birmingham Zoo's giraffe Mara died.
- 2008: Hueytown High School choir director Chick Allen was found murdered in his Bessemer home.
- 2007: Educator and activist Steve Orel died in Birmingham.
Sports
- 2022: 2022 World Games opening ceremony
- 2010: DeMarcus Cousins signed a rookie contract with the Sacramento Kings.
- 1961: The Barons hosted the Atlanta Crackers at Rickwood Field.