Alabama'a 193th Statehood Birthday.

Yes, the logos all say 200, but the state should wait a while after December 19, 2019 to celebrate a Bicenennial.

7.5 years to be exact. 

It's like a couple celebrating their 25th anniversary when, in fact, they were divorced for several years.

• January 11, 1861: The Alabama Secession Convention passes an Ordinance of Secession, declaring Alabama a "Sovereign and Independent State." By a vote of 61-39, Alabama becomes the fourth state to secede from the Union.

•  Alabama was readmitted to the Union in July 13, 1868, and a new governor and legislature were elected.

Alabama was READMITTED to the Union...meaning the true 200th State Anniversary won't happen till 2027.

So shall we put that big anniversary cake on ice for a while?