In 1924, Earl Scruggs was born in Flint Hill, North Carolina. He was known for his three finger banjo picking that became the basis for most banjo players in bluegrass.
In 1929, Autry Inman was born in Florence, Alabama. He was a singer, songwriter, and musician who was a major influence on Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams.
In 1934, singer, songwriter, TV host, and former Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Lord was born in Sanford, Florida. Though he released many songs, he only charted a few, though he was very popular for his time on TV and the Opry.
In 1949, Joey Miskulin, known as Joey the Cow Polka King with Riders in the Sky, was born.
In 1951, depending upon the chart used, Lefty Frizzell was atop the charts with "I Love You A Thousand Ways", along with Hank Snow and his "Golden Rocket".
In 1953, Jett Williams, the daughter of Hank Williams, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, shortly after her father's death. It was many years before she assumed fame as his daughter, and a portion of his estate.
In 1958, "The Story Of My Life" by Marty Robbins, and "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis were swapping the Number One spot on the charts. Marty had it for a total of four weeks, while Jerry had it for two weeks, within a six week period, including this date.
In 1979, Don Williams was atop the charts with "Tulsa Time".
In 1990, Highway 101 topped the charts with "Who's Lonely Now".
In 1996, "Rebecca Lynn", by Bryan White, topped the charts.
In 1996, Chubby Wise, a fiddler who had a career playing behind many of the greats, including Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and Hank Snow, passed away.
In 2002, singer, songwriter, and musician Bobby Austin passed away in Camas, Washington. He charted five singles as an artist, worked as bassist for Wynn Stewart, session player for Buck Owens and Tommy Collins, and had songwriting credits on "Apartment #9" and "Try A Little Kindness".
