Ghostwriter
I have never been to Alabama, and my grandson came here to write a report. He wandered a bit around the computer and I learned some things that I didn’t know and fun was had by all.
The very first open heart surgery was performed in the western hemisphere was done in Montgomery, Alabama. It was 1902 and the Doctor was Luther Leonidas Hill.
We are all very familiar with 911 and when to call it. Did you know that the very first 911 call was made February 16, 1968 in Haleyville Alabama?
Conecuh Ridge Whiskey was named the official state drink of Alabama. It was the first time a state declared the state drink that was an alcoholic beverage.
Louisiana won’t by happy to hear that the first official celebration of Mardi Gras was celebrated in Mobile!
Miss America (Heather Whitestone) was the first winner crowned with a disability. She represented Alabama.
There are just a few of the Alabama 1sts.
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I live in Alabama, born and raised. I did not know a few of these.
Mardi Gras originated in Mobile in 1703. Many think it started in New Orleans but it was Mobile.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing these facts about Alabama. My relatives and myself would take Interstate 10 from Louisiana to go to Pensacola Florida to enjoy vacation time at the beach. The only time that my relatives stayed in Alabama was in a camp site near Mobile.