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  • May 23, 1936
    The state of Indiana celebrates Cole Porter Day, honoring a native son who has built a reputation on Broadway. He eventually adds a country hit to his resume, when Gene Autry records "Don't Fence Me In"
    Jul 22, 1939
    Gene Autry Day is observed at the New York World's Fair
    Nov 4, 1941
    Back in the town hall again: The city of Berwyn, Oklahoma, officially changes its name to Gene Autry, Oklahoma. The ceremony takes place during a broadcast of Autry's "Melody Ranch" radio show
    Aug 1, 1946
    The movie "Night And Day" premieres in Hollywood, as California observes Cole Porter of Indiana Day. The movie sees Cary Grant portraying the life of Porter, with Roy Rogers singing "Don't Fence Me In"
    Oct 16, 1946
    Spokane celebrates Bingsday, honoring Bing Crosby, whose duet with The Andrews Sisters, "Pistol Packin' Mama," made country waves two years prior
    Nov 15, 1947
    Merle Travis receives a key to the city of Drakesboro, Kentucky, where a parade is held in his honor
    Apr 10, 1948
    Eddy Arnold receives a key to the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he's opened a record shop
    Apr 20, 1949
    Gene Autry receives a key to the city from mayor Tom Price in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he performs two shows at the McNeese Auditorium
    Apr 21, 1949
    Roy Rogers has his handprints embedded in concrete in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. His horse, Trigger, also has its hoof prints cast for posterity
    May 28, 1949
    Trenton, New Jersey, observes Gene Autry Day




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