In 1911, Pete Kirby, better known as Bashful Brother Oswald, was born in Sevier County, Tennessee. He is best known for his years as Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys years as a dobro player. He also was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry as a soloist.
In 1922, Cajun Fiddler Harry Choates was born in Louisiana.
In 1938, Canadian singer and TV personality Ronnie Prophet was born in Calumet, Quebec, Canada.
In 1941, the artist known as Rattlesnake Annie was born in Puryear, Tennessee. She made history for her pioneering roles as singer/songwriter/producer/executive/political activist.
In 1970, Lynn Anderson began a five week run at the top of the charts with "Rose Garden".
In 1981, Alabama began a two week run at the top of the charts with "Love In The First Degree".
In 1982, songwriting great Roger Bowling passed away in Wiley, Georgia. He is remembered for his work on hits such as "Lucille", "Blanket On The Ground", and "Coward Of The Country", and was a protege of Larry Butler.
In 1987, Highway 101 began a two week run atop the charts with "Somewhere Tonight".
In 1992, Vince Gill began a three week run at Number One with "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippini' Away".
