In 1933, singer, songwriter, and guitarist Claude King was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. His biggest hit was "Wolverton Mountain", but he hit the charts another twenty nine times. "Wolverton Mountain" was Number One for nine weeks, and, though his only Number One, was one of six Top Ten records, and several more Top Twenties.
In 1941, Henson Cargill was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was most famous for his biggest hit, "Skip A Rope", and never again came close to a hit record of the same prominence. He also worked as a rancher, and on TV shows.
In 1944, Al Dexter's "Pistol Packin' Momma" went to the top of the charts for a three week run.
In 1972, Loretta Lynn's "One's On The Way" began a two week run at the top of the charts.
In 1977, George Jones and Tammy Wynette were enjoying a two week stint at the top of the charts with their duet, "Near You".
In 1983, Ronnie Milsap was atop the charts with "Inside".
In 1994, John Michael Montgomery went to the top of the charts for the first of a four week run there with the pop hit, "I Swear", written by Baker and Myers.
