In 1914, Mae Boren Axton, songwriter and Queen Mother of Nashville was born in Bardwell, Texas.
In 1934, Don Walser, singer/songwriter/yodeler extraordinaire, was born in Brownfield, Texas. He is best remembered for his yodeling that was featured in "Second Hand Lions", starring Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, Kyra Sedgwick, and Haley Joel Osment.
In 1946, Al Dexter was at the top of the charts with "Wine Women, and Song".
In 1948, Vernon Dalhart, country music's first million selling recording artist, died in Bridgeport, Connecticut. "Wreck of the Old '97" was his greatest hit.
In 1963, "Abilene" began a four week run at the top of the charts for George Hamilton IV.
In 1985, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band occupied the top spot on the charts with "Modern Day Romance".
