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    • Jan 9, 1910
    Bandleader Dick Jurgens is born in Sacramento, California. He earns a series of pop hits during the 1940s. One of them, "(Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave) Wyoming," crosses into the country charts during 1947
    Oct 22, 1934
    Swing artist Dick Jurgens holds his first recording session, for Decca Records. Some 13 years later, he makes his lone appearance in country's Top 10, with "(Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave) Wyoming"
    Dec 6, 1948
    Swing-band leader Dick Jurgens marries Miriam Davidson, less than two years after he earned his only country hit, "(Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave) Wyoming"
    Oct 5, 1995
    Big-band leader Dick Jurgens dies of cancer at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. His orchestra's recording of "(Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave) Wyoming" crossed into the country Top 10 in 1947
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