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Oct 20, 1951
Hank Williams signs a movie deal with MGM Pictures
Oct 23, 1951
David Wills is born in Pulaski, Tennessee. He cuts two Charlie Rich-produced hits in the '70s and writes George Strait's "If You're Thinking You Want A Stranger (There's One Coming Home)" and John Schneider's "You're The Last Thing I Needed Tonight"
Oct 24, 1951
Flatt & Scruggs record "'Tis Sweet To Be Remembered" and the original version of "Earl's Breakdown" at the Castle Studio in Nashville
Oct 25, 1951
Hank Williams records "There's A Tear In My Beer." The tape remains in boxes at Bill Lister's house until 1988, when Lister sends it to Hank Williams Jr., who eventually records a duet matching him with his father's performance
Oct 26, 1951
George Morgan records "Almost"
Oct 26, 1951
Big Bill Lister records the first version of "There's A Tear In My Beer" to be released. The song will achieve hit status when Hank Williams Jr.'s voice and new instrumental tracks are added to a demo recording by the song's writer, Hank Williams
Oct 28, 1951
George Jones' first daughter, Susan, is born
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