In 1921, Onie Wheeler, most famous for his years with Roy Acuff's Smokey Mountain Boys, was born in Senath, Missouri. He is the father of one of our favorite entertainers, Karen Wheeler.
In 1945, the artist now known as Donna Fargo was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, also the home of Andy Griffith. She was a fixture on the Country Music charts in the seventies, with six of her records going to Number One.
In 1956, Marty Robbins began a thirteen week run at the top of the charts with "Singing The Blues". It was one of the first two country songs I remember hearing and singing. The other was "In The Jailhouse Now" by Webb Pierce, and these records were playing on the jukebox in my granny's cafe in North Terre Haute, Indiana, located next to my Granddad's tavern. I actually got my first taste of country in a HonkyTonk.
In 1962, "I've Been Everywhere", by Hank Snow, took the top spot on the charts for two weeks.
In 1973, Marie Osmond began a two week tour at the top of the charts with "Paper Roses".
In 1973, Stringbean Akeman and his wife were murdered by two robbers who were looking for their stash of money at their Ridgetop, Tennessee home. One of the murderers died in prison, and the other was still incarcerated. They didn't get any money, but $20,000 was later found in a secret hiding place after the money had deteriorated.
In 1984, actor John Schneider hit the top of the charts with "I've Been Around Enough To Know".
In 1990, Joe Diffie was at Number One on the charts with "Home", the first charted record of his career.
In 1995, Curly Fox died in Nashville, Tennessee.
