Between 1961 and 1962, Birmingham, Alabama, experienced a series of bombings that were part of the racial tensions and civil rights struggles of the era. Notably, there were at least 19 bombings in Birmingham during this time, with many targeting African American churches and homes. The most infamous incident was the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church on September 15, 1963, which resulted in the deaths of four young girls.
Charlie Terrell was born on March 15, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Irv Eatman was born on January 1, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Wes Hopkins was born on September 26, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Rebecca Luker was born on April 17, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Carl Lewis was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 1, 1961.
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University of Birmingham Boat Club was created in 1961.
Alabama cave shrimp was created in 1961.
Donald Chapman (November 25, 1923) succeeded Raymond Blackburn as the second Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield, serving between 1951 and 1970, including the whole of 1961.
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Edith Pitt (October 14, 1906 - January 27, 1966) succeeded Peter Bennett as the fifth Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston, serving between 1953 and her death, including the whole of 1961.
Leonard Cleaver (October 27, 1909 - July 7, 1993) succeeded Henry Usborne as the sixth Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley, serving between 1959 and 1964, including the whole of 1961.