June 26

June 26 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2015: A spot in Elton B. Stephens Expressway over University Boulevard collapsed.
• 2009: Donut Joe's opened in Pelham.
• 2006: An 18-wheeler overturned on the ramp onto I-20 East from I-20/59, spilling 3 rolls of galvanized steel and causing minor road damage.
• 1955: The new Ensley Library opened its doors.
• 1934: Carl Carmer's book Stars Fell on Alabama was published.
• 1886: The Highland Avenue Railroad re-opened under steam power.
• 1866: Peyton King married Mary Alabama Tarrant.

Edgar Arendall, born June 26, 1920

Births

• 1944: Free jazz saxophonist Arthur Doyle was born in Birmingham.
• 1930: Wrestler Jackie Fargo was born in Concord, North Carolina.
• 1920: Dawson Memorial Baptist Church pastor Edgar Arendall was born in Richmond, Virginia.
• 1891: Author Octavus Roy Cohen was born in Charleston, South Carolina.

Deaths

• 2004: Socialite and philanthropist Marie Ingalls died at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
• 1997: University of Alabama football great Don Hutson died.
• 1994: Catholic Bishop Joseph A. Durick died in Bessemer.
• 1972: Architect Don Buel Schuyler died at Tuscaloosa.

Sports

• 2010: 2011 Birmingham Barons pitcher Hector Santiago was called up to the White Sox.
• 2004: Birmingham Steeldogs 59 - Rio Grande Dorados 58 at the BJCC arena.
• 1983: Philadelphia Stars 21 - Birmingham Stallions 10 at Veterans Stadium.
• 1982: Alabama Magic 17 - Georgia Pride 16 at Legion Field.