1. On August 7, 1904, the New York Times reported that Alabama was making progress in industrial development. Several factories had recently been established in Birmingham, and the state was experiencing growth in industries such as steel production and mineral extraction.

2. On August 7, 1931, the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa became the first institution in the state to offer a course in radio broadcasting. The course covered everything from the technical aspects of broadcasting to the business side of the industry.

3. On August 7, 1968, the city of Montgomery celebrated the opening of its new civic center, which was named in honor of former Alabama Governor and U.S. Vice President John C. Stennis. The facility included a 9,000-seat arena, an exhibit hall, and meeting rooms.

4. On August 7, 1978, Alabama native and musician Hank Williams Jr. released his album "Family Tradition," which included some of his most popular songs such as "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" and the title track, "Family Tradition."

5. On August 7, 2006, NASA astronaut and Alabama native Jan Davis was inducted into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame for her pioneering work in the field of aerospace engineering. Davis flew on three space shuttle missions during her career and helped design the International Space Station.