1. In 1818, Alabama was officially recognized as a state by the United States government, becoming the 22nd state in the nation.

2. In 1962, Governor George Wallace famously declared "segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever" during his inaugural speech, signaling his commitment to racial segregation in Alabama.

3. On November 13, 1970, the deadliest tornado outbreak in Alabama history occurred, resulting in 68 fatalities and over 1,000 injuries across the state.

4. In 1985, the first Iron Bowl football game was held at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. The game has since become one of the most famous and heated rivalries in college football, with fans from both teams eagerly awaiting the annual matchup.

5. In 2011, the Alabama Crimson Tide football team achieved a historic win over the LSU Tigers, taking home the BCS National Championship title with a score of 21-0. The victory cemented the Crimson Tide's reputation as one of the most dominant teams in college football history.