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Oct 15, 1917
Songwriter Irving Berlin petitions a New York court for American citizenship. The Russian immigrant goes on to write "Blue Skies," a 1978 country hit for Willie Nelson
Jan 28, 1918
Lyricist Bob Hilliard is born in New York City. Known for the pop classic "Our Day Will Come," he also writes Ronnie Milsap's "Any Day Now," Bobby Helms' "Jacqueline" and Mickey Gilley's "Bouquet Of Roses"
Feb 3, 1918
Joey Bishop is born in The Bronx, New York. The comedian hosts an ABC talk show in the 1960s, earning the Academy of Country Music's Man of the Year award in 1968
Jun 25, 1918
Songwriter Sid Tepper is born in Brooklyn, New York. Among his future songs are Marty Robbins' "Stairway Of Love," Jim Reeves' "Young Hearts" and Johnny Bond's "Love Song In 32 Bars"
Aug 12, 1918
Israel Brodsky is born in Brooklyn, New York. Operating professionally as Roy Bennett, he writes several country hits, including Marty Robbins' "Stairway Of Love," Jim Reeves' "Young Hearts" and Johnny Bond's "Love Song In 32 Bars"
Dec 23, 1918
"Atta Boy" opens at the Lexington Theatre in New York. Among the Broadway show's cast is John Lair, the future founder of "The Renfro Valley Barn Dance"
Jan 6, 1919
Former president Teddy Roosevelt dies of a heart attack in Oyster Bay, New York. His accomplishments in the battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War are referenced in The Henningsens' 2013 country hit "American Beautiful"
May 3, 1919
Folk singer/songwriter Pete Seeger is born in New York City. A solo performer and a member of The Weavers, he co-writes two major country hits: Billy Grammer's "Gotta Travel On" and Jimmie Rodgers' "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine"
Jun 5, 1919
Music publisher Al Gallico is born in Brooklyn, New York. One of the strongest independent publishers in country during the 1960s and '70s, his company owns the copyrights to "The Most Beautiful Girl" and "Stand By Your Man," among others
Oct 6, 1919
"Hitchy-Koo" becomes the first theatrical production with a Cole Porter score to open in New York, where Porter eventually becomes a Broadway icon. Porter's credits will also include a country hit: Gene Autry's "Don't Fence Me In"
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