October 12

October 12 in the history of the Birmingham District:

• 2016: Magnolia Elementary School in Trussville opened to students.
• 2015: Trim Tab Brewing Company began distributing their IPA in cans.
• 2015: Erica Schmidt and Bryan Stanfield took over ownership of Trattoria Centrale.
• 2013: The inaugural Cask & Drum festival was held in Lakeview.
• 2008: The 5th annual St Clair County Fall Festival was held.
• 2006: Philip Williams was inaugurated as the 14th president of the University of Montevallo.
• 2006: The owners of Bevelle's Cafeteria in Bessemer won a judgement against Jefferson County.
• 1992: "Cristofo Columbo" statue by Ugo Sordelli was installed at UAB's Smolian International House.
• 1965: The 1965 Birmingham municipal election was held to fill five open seats on the Birmingham City Council.
• 1902: Zion Lutheran Church's sanctuary at 2nd and 19th was dedicated.
• 1896: The Alabama Girls' Industrial School (now the University of Montevallo) opened.

Miss Fancy, born October 12, 1871

Births

• 1966: Electrical engineer, consultant and author Joyce Brooks was born in Prichard, Mobile County.
• 1960: Golfer Steve Lowery was born in Birmingham.
• 1944: Pathologist and political candidate Michele Waller was born in Buffalo, New York.
• 1871: Miss Fancy, beloved Birmingham Zoo elephant, was born.
• 1794: Furnace master Moses Stroup was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Deaths

• 2010: Civil Rights foot soldier Tommy Wrenn died in Birmingham.
• 2010: Former Pro Bowl guard Woody Peoples died in Birmingham.
• 2005: Songwriter Baker Knight died.
• 1972: Blues pianist Walter Roland died in Fairfield.

Sports

• 2005: The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 109–105 in a NBA exhibition game at the BJCC Coliseum.
• 1985: The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 128–125 in a NBA exhibition game at the BJCC Coliseum.