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Jul 18, 1939
Dion DiMucci is born in The Bronx, New York. Two of his 1960s pop successes become country hits for other artists: "Ruby Baby," for Billy "Crash" Craddock; and "The Wanderer," for Eddie Rabbitt
Jul 21, 1939
"The Man From Texas" debuts in theaters. Starring Tex Ritter, the film's plot revolves around land ownership and cattle, with former Olympian Jim Thorpe in the cast
Jul 22, 1939
Gene Autry Day is observed at the New York World's Fair
Jul 22, 1939
Barely a month since his fourth divorce, Bob Wills marries his fifth wife, 16-year-old Mary Louise Parker
Jul 25, 1939
The Hopalong Cassidy western "The Renegade Trail" debuts in theaters with parts for Gabby Hayes, Eddie Dean and "River Of No Return" songwriter Ken Darby
Jul 28, 1939
The Four Guys' "Harold" Brent Burkett is born in Steubenville, Ohio. The group joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1967
Jul 29, 1939
Songwriter Gian Piero Reverberi is born in Genoa, Italy. In an odd twist, his song "Last Man Standing," from the 1968 spaghetti-western "Viva! Django," influences the Gnarls Barkely pop hit "Crazy," which in turn influences a Brett Eldredge single, earning Reverberi a co-writing credit on the 2015 country hit "Lose My Mind"
Jul 31, 1939
Gene Autry stars as "Colorado Sunset" debuts in movie theaters. Others appearing on the screen include Smiley Burnette, Buster Crabbe and Patsy Montana, who sings "I Wanna Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"
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