June 29
1846: The 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment organizes in Mobile to fight in the Mexican War. Alabamians volunteered in large numbers to fight against Mexico when war came over the annexation of Texas, but only this single regiment, a battalion, and several independent companies actually were received into federal service from the state. During its eleven months of service, the 1st Alabama lost only one man in battle but 150 died from disease.
Source: Alabama Department of Archives and History
1958: Bethel Baptist Church was bombed for the second time. The church became notable for the leadership of its pastor, Fred Shuttlesworth during the Civil Rights Movement.
Source: Bhamwiki
