Here are 5 interesting facts about July 20 in Alabama history:

1. In 1868, George E. Spencer became the first African American to be elected to the Alabama House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era.

2. In 1969, the Huntsville Times reported that Alabama Governor Albert Brewer had signed a bill designating the camellia as the official state flower.

3. In 1990, George "Goober" Lindsey, a popular comedian and actor from Birmingham, was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame for his contributions to sports broadcasting.

4. In 2010, Gulf Shores, Alabama was named the Top Summer Destination by TripAdvisor, an online travel company.

5. In 2019, the "To Kill a Mockingbird" play, based on the novel by Alabama native Harper Lee, premiered at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery.