Historical footage of the church bombing. Source: WBRC video-
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BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -
Saturday, Sept. 15 marks a somber occassion in Birmingham: the 49th anniversary of the 16th Street Church bombing.
The blast killed four little girls but also marked a change in the Civil Rights struggle. The church will hold a special ceremony to mark the event and the Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir will perform Saturday at 10:22 a.m.
For more information about the church and directions, visit 16thstreetbaptist.org.
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