In 1928, legendary steel guitarist Ralph Mooney, who played with the Hag, among other Bakersfield greats, was born in Duncan, Oklahoma.
In 1946, Sonny Lemaire of Exile was born in Fort Lee, Virginia.
In 1950, David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers was born in Darby, Florida.
In 1957, there were two Number Ones, depending on the ratings provider one was using. Both began a four week run at the top of the charts. "Fraulein" by Bobby Helms and "My Shoes Keep Walking Back To You" by Ray Price were the two singles that duked it out for the top spot on the charts.
In 1958, Terry McBride, of McBride and the Ride, was born in Austin, Texas.
In 1967, Jeannie Seely joined the Grand Ole Opry on the strength of her big hit, "Don't Touch Me".
In 1967, "My Elusive Dreams" was not an elusive dream for David Houston and Tammy Wynette, as this song went to Number One for them.
In 1972, "When The Snow Is On The Roses" became just another in a long line of Number One hits for Sonny James.
In 1989, Willie Nelson was atop the charts with "Nothing I Can Do About It Now".
In 2003, Sheb Wooley passed away, and was soon interred in the mausoleum next to his card playing buddy, Johnny Russell.
