1. In 1865, the University of Alabama re-opened its doors after being closed during the Civil War. The campus had been used as a Confederate hospital and was subsequently partially destroyed by Union troops. The university underwent major renovations and reorganization upon its reopening.

2. On January 25, 1927, 10 people were killed and several homes were destroyed when a tornado touched down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The storm is still considered one of the deadliest tornadoes in Alabama history.

3. The Alabama State Capitol building was dedicated on January 25, 1851. The building was designed by architect Barachias Holt and has served as the seat of Alabama's government ever since.

4. On January 25, 1949, the first state television program was broadcasted from Montgomery, Alabama. The program, named "Alabama Forum," consisted of a news segment and a discussion panel and was broadcasted statewide.

5. In 1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African American student to enroll at the University of Alabama. However, she faced intense backlash and hostility from the university and the wider community, including death threats and physical violence. She was ultimately expelled from the university after only three days, but her enrollment paved the way for future desegregation efforts.