In 1927, The Carter Family made their first recordings for Ralph Peer and RCA in Bristol, Tennessee.
In 1931, American folk performer Ramblin' Jack Elliot was born in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1953, Hank Thompson went to the top of the charts with "Rub-A-Dub-Dub". It stayed there for three weeks, and was his second Number One hit. In 2003, Hank was a performer at the Last Ride On The Hayride, and put on a stellar performance, as he not only sang, but played lead guitar.
In 1966, George Ducas was born in Texas City, Texas. He is best remembered for his top ten hit, "Lipstick Promises".
In 1981, Hank Williams, Jr. scored a Number One record with "Dixie On My Mind". It was his fourth Number One record.
In 1987, Howdy Forrester passed away. He was a great fiddler who worked many years with Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys.
In 1987, Ronnie Milsap ruled the charts with "Snap Your Fingers".
In 1992, Brooks and Dunn ignited the line dance craze with "Boot Scootin' Boogie", their fourth Number One hit.
