In 1912, Johnny Wills, brother of Bob, and the second of four brothers, was born in Jewett, Texas.
In 1929, Charlene Arthur was born in Henrietta, Texas.
In 1934, the man known as the Reverend Grady Nutt of Hee Haw was born.
In 1944, "Soldier's Last Letter" was atop the charts for Ernest Tubb. It was his first time on top of the newly created Country and Western Charts.
In 1967, Merle Haggard was on top of the charts with "Branded Man".
In 1972, Don Gibson's "Woman (Sensuous Woman)" became his last Number One Hit.
In 1978, Willie Nelson was atop the charts with "Blue Skies".
In 1989, Vern Gosdin was credited with his last Number One hit, "I'm Still Crazy".
In 1995, Jeff Carson was atop the charts with "Not On Your Love".
