BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Channel 42 went on the air in Birmingham 60 years ago today.

In 1965, Channel 42 began broadcasting from a small building just up the hill on Red Mountain. It was the city’s third commercial station and eventually became a CBS affiliate.

Take a look back at the history, the people, and the many chapters making CBS 42 what it is today.

On Oct. 17, 1965, the No. 1 song was “Yesterday” by the Beatles. The Birmingham News headlines declared that Gov. George Wallace was dodging a debate with his opponent, a big-time game at Legion Field ended in a tie between Alabama and Tennessee, and a new TV station was born.

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