1. In 1813, the Creek Indian War reached its peak as the Battle of Fort Mims took place in south Alabama. Over 250 American settlers were killed in the attack, which became known as one of the deadliest Indian wars in American history.

2. On September 7, 1901, the cotton mill in Opelika, Alabama caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 14 workers. The tragedy led to significant reforms in the state's labor laws, and it became a turning point for workers' rights in Alabama.

3. The Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black pilot group that played a vital role in World War II, were established officially on September 7, 1941. The group trained at the Tuskegee Army Airfield in Macon County, Alabama, and went on to make significant contributions to the war effort.

4. In 1963, the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama was bombed by members of the Ku Klux Klan, killing four young girls and injuring countless others. The tragedy became a catalyst for the American civil rights movement and ultimately led to significant changes in the country's laws and policies.

5. On September 7, 1979, the first Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in Florence, Alabama. The hall of fame recognizes the contributions of musicians and music industry professionals who have had a significant impact on music in the state of Alabama.