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Jul 1, 1965
Big-band leader Claude Thornhill dies of a heart attack at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. His orchestra recorded the first hit version of "Sunday Kind Of Love," a country hit for Reba McEntire in 1988
Jul 1, 1965
The western "The Sons Of Katie Elder," starring John Wayne and Dean Martin, opens in movie theaters. The theme song provides Johnny Cash with a hit
Jul 2, 1965
Los Angeles observes Peter, Paul & Mary Day. Peter Yarrow is destined to earn a country hit as the producer and songwriter of the Mary MacGregor single "Torn Between Two Lovers"
Jul 3, 1965
The cover of TV Guide belongs to Jimmy Dean
Jul 3, 1965
Roy Rogers' 33-year-old horse, Trigger, dies, in California. The silver screen cowboy has the horse mounted and placed on display in his museum
Jul 4, 1965
B.J. Thomas signs his first recording contract with Pacemaker Records
Jul 5, 1965
Decca releases Webb Pierce's "Who Do I Think I Am"
Jul 5, 1965
Capitol releases a double-sided Buck Owens single, "Only You (Can Break My Heart)" backed by "Gonna Have Love"
Jul 7, 1965
Sonny James records "True Love's A Blessing"
Jul 7, 1965
Allied Artists releases Elvis Presley's "Tickle Me"
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