In 1903, the Southern Railway train officially known as the Fast Mail was running from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, Georgia when, on the part of the route between Monroe, Virginia and Spencer, North Carolina, it derailed at Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia, and inspired the famous railroad ballad known as "The Wreck of the Old 97", the first million seller in country music.
In 1928, Josh Graves, dobro specialist, was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
In 1973, Buck Owens was atop the charts with "Tall Dark Stranger".
In 1975, Charlie Monroe passed away.
In 1980, Dolly Parton enjoyed a week at the top of the charts with "Old Flames Can't Hold A Candle To You".
In 1986, Ronnie Milsap was at the Number One spot on the charts with "In Love".
