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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"
Jan 14, 1919
Actor/songwriter Joe Seneca is born in Cleveland, Ohio. Cast in such films as "Kramer Vs. Kramer" and "Silverado," he writes the pop hits "Talk To Me" and "Break It To Me Gently," which become country hits for Mickey Gilley and Juice Newton
Jan 19, 1919
Rollin "Oscar" Sullivan, of Lonzo & Oscar, is born in Edmonton, Kentucky. The comic duo joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1947, a year before gaining a novelty hit with "I'm My Own Grandpa." Sullivan also plays on more than 15 of Eddy Arnold's hits
Jan 21, 1919
Bass player and guitarist Louis Innis is born in Seymour, Indiana. After a stint in Red Foley's band, he works on recordings by Eddy Arnold, Kitty Wells and Hank Williams, including "Move It On Over," "Lovesick Blues" and "I Saw The Light"
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