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    • Jun 30, 1941
    Songwriter Larry Henley is born in Arp, Texas. He sings falsetto lead for the '60s pop group, The Newbeats, and writes "The Wind Beneath My Wings," by Gary Morris; "Lizzie And The Rainman," by Tanya Tucker; and "Is It Still Over?" by Randy Travis
    Sep 30, 1964
    The pop group The Newbeats perform "Bread And Butter" on the ABC music series "Shindig!" Lead singer Larry Henley will become a major country songwriter, penning "Lizzie And The Rainman," "'Til I Get It Right" and "The Wind Beneath My Wings"
    Oct 28, 1965
    Future country songwriter Larry Henley appears on ABC's "Shindig!" as the lead singer for "Bread And Butter" band The Newbeats. Per usual, Glen Campbell plays guitar as a member of the house band
    May 14, 1984
    "The Wind Beneath My Wings" takes Song of the Year for Gary Morris and songwriters Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley in the 19th annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Oct 8, 1984
    "The Wind Beneath My Wings" earns Song of the Year for songwriters Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar during the 18th annual Country Music Association awards at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House
    May 24, 1989
    Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings," written by country composers Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, receives a gold single from the RIAA
    Feb 21, 1990
    "The Wind Beneath My Wings" wins twice during the 32nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Songwriters Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley earn Song ofthe year, while Bette Milder and producer Arif Mardin share Record of the Year
    Jul 9, 2004
    "Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy" appears in theaters, bolstered by Marty Robbins' "El Paso," The Newbeats' "Bread & Butter," Neil Diamond, Bread, Tom Jones, Jonathan Edwards and a version of "Afternoon Delight"
    Apr 3, 2005
    Jeffy falls flat on his face in the daily comic strip "The Family Circus" in an attempt to fly, inspired by the sound of the Larry Henley/Jeff Silbar composition "The Wind Beneath My Wings"
    Oct 7, 2012
    Mary Chapin Carpenter is inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Tony Arata ("The Dance"), Kim Williams ("Three Wooden Crosses") and Larry Henley ("The Wind Beneath My Wings") at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel
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