Claim: The series of bombings which targeted African-Americans in Birmingham, Alabama and were referred to as Bombingham, began in 1949 and continued through 1963, with the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
Evidence: Bombingham is a nickname for Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement due to the 50 dynamite explosions that occurred in the city between 1947 and 1965. July 28, 1949 — Home of the Reverend Milton Curry Jr, at 1100 Center Street North. The bombings were initially used against African Americans attempting to move into neighborhoods with entirely white residents. August 2, 1949 — Second bomb at the Curry's home. April 22, 1950 — Third bomb at the Curry's home. December 21, 1950 — Home of Monroe and Mary Means Monk at 950 North Center Street, who had challenged the city of Birmingham's zoning laws. 1957 — Bomb at 1216 13th Street North in Fountain Heights was reportedly the fourth home bombed in less than a year. August 20, 1963 – Home of civil rights lawyer Arthur Shores. September 4, 1963 — Home of civil rights lawyer Arthur Shores. September 15, 1963 — 16th Street Baptist Church bombing killed four young girls: Addie May Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley.