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==Events==
 
==Events==
 
*[[1955]] – The [[Bayfront Auditorium]] is completed, and the [[Pensacola High School]] band becomes the first group to play there (at the dedication ceremony).
 
*[[1955]] – The [[Bayfront Auditorium]] is completed, and the [[Pensacola High School]] band becomes the first group to play there (at the dedication ceremony).
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*[[1985]] - Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus first of three consecutive nights at civic center.
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*[[1987]] - Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan performed at the Saenger Theatre. Opening act was Omar and the Howlers.
 
*[[2008]] – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a major renovation of the [[Saenger Theatre]].
 
*[[2008]] – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a major renovation of the [[Saenger Theatre]].
  
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*[[1864]] – [[James C. Van Pelt]]
 
*[[1864]] – [[James C. Van Pelt]]
 
*[[1920]] – [[Vince Whibbs, Sr.]]
 
*[[1920]] – [[Vince Whibbs, Sr.]]
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==Deaths==
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*[[1870]] – [[William Henry Chase]]
  
 
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Events[edit]

  • 1955 – The Bayfront Auditorium is completed, and the Pensacola High School band becomes the first group to play there (at the dedication ceremony).
  • 1985 - Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus first of three consecutive nights at civic center.
  • 1987 - Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan performed at the Saenger Theatre. Opening act was Omar and the Howlers.
  • 2008 – A groundbreaking ceremony is held for a major renovation of the Saenger Theatre.

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