1. In 1865, the Alabama legislature resumed its session during the Reconstruction period. This marked the first time since the Civil War that the state had a functioning legislature again.

2. On November 24, 1887, the University of Alabama and Auburn University played their first football game, which has since become known as the Iron Bowl. The rivalry between these two schools is one of the most intense in all of college football.

3. In 1954, the Montgomery County Courthouse was bombed by segregationists in an attempt to intimidate African Americans from voting. The incident was a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement and helped motivate activists to continue their fight for voting rights.

4. On November 24, 1987, former Alabama governor George Wallace announced his candidacy for president of the United States. Wallace was a controversial figure known for his opposition to desegregation, and his bid for the presidency was ultimately unsuccessful.

5. In 2015, a deadly tornado outbreak struck parts of Alabama and other southern states. At least 14 people were killed in the state, and many homes and businesses were severely damaged or destroyed. The tornado outbreak served as a reminder of the constant threat of severe weather in Alabama and the need for preparedness measures.