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+ | ==Events== | ||
+ | *[[1955]] – The [[Bayfront Auditorium]] is completed, and the [[Pensacola High School]] band becomes the first group to play there (at the dedication ceremony). | ||
+ | *[[1985]] - Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus first of three consecutive nights at civic center. | ||
+ | *[[1987]] - Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan performed at the Saenger Theatre. Opening act was Omar and the Howlers. | ||
+ | *[[2008]] – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a major renovation of the [[Saenger Theatre]]. | ||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
*[[1864]] – [[James C. Van Pelt]] | *[[1864]] – [[James C. Van Pelt]] | ||
*[[1920]] – [[Vince Whibbs, Sr.]] | *[[1920]] – [[Vince Whibbs, Sr.]] | ||
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+ | ==Deaths== | ||
+ | *[[1870]] – [[William Henry Chase]] | ||
[[Category:Days| 0208]] | [[Category:Days| 0208]] |
Latest revision as of 08:27, 2 August 2019
Events[edit]
- 1955 – The Bayfront Auditorium is completed, and the Pensacola High School band becomes the first group to play there (at the dedication ceremony).
- 1985 - Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus first of three consecutive nights at civic center.
- 1987 - Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan performed at the Saenger Theatre. Opening act was Omar and the Howlers.
- 2008 – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a major renovation of the Saenger Theatre.