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Jul 1, 1940
The Roy Rogers western "The Carson City Kid" appears in theaters with music by 19th-century songwriter Stephen Foster
Jul 4, 1940
The Louvin Brothers make their performing debut in Flatrock, Alabama
Jul 6, 1940
Jeannie Seely is born in Titusville, Pennsylvania. A year after moving to Nashville, she gains a Top 10 recording with "Don't Touch Me," propelling her to membership in the Grand Ole Opry and a Grammy award
Jul 7, 1940
Drummer Richard Starkey--a.k.a. Ringo Starr--is born in Liverpool, England. He rises to fame as a member of The Beatles, who have songs covered by Sweethearts Of The Rodeo, Rosanne Cash and Johnny Rodriguez
Jul 8, 1940
Bass player Joe B. Mauldin is born in Lubbock, Texas. As a member of The Crickets, he has a role in such Buddy Holly pop hits as "Maybe Baby" and "Peggy Sue." Mauldin also plays on Billy Walker's 1957 country hit "On My Mind Again"
Jul 8, 1940
"The Golden Trail" debuts in movie theaters, with Tex Ritter starring as Tex Roberts. Also in the western's cast: Eddie Dean
Jul 12, 1940
The Hopalong Cassidy movie "Stagecoach War" debuts in theaters. The western features appearances by future songwriters Ken Darby and Eddie Dean
Jul 15, 1940
Johnny Seay is born in Gulfport, Mississippi. With the stage name Johnny Sea, he crafts three minor hits from 1959-1966, including "Day For Decision," recorded in response to Barry McGuire's protest song "Eve Of Destruction"
Jul 16, 1940
"Carolina Moon" debuts in movie theaters, featuring Gene Autry and Smiley Burnette. Autry receives musical support from Texas Jim Lewis And His Lone Star Cowboys
Jul 20, 1940
The Judy Canova movie "Scatterbrain" opens, with musical roles for Walter Shrum and songwriter Hal Blair
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