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  • May 7, 1901
    Actor Gary Cooper is born in Helena, Montana. Known for roles in "High Noon," "Sergeant York" and "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town," he will be namechecked in Bill Anderson's 1970 country hit "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone"
    Sep 27, 1941
    Gary Cooper is a World War I hero with the debut of the movie "Sergeant York." The cast includes future country hitmaker Walter Brennan and former Grand Ole Opry star Lee "Lasses" White
    Jul 24, 1952
    The western "High Noon" opens with starring roles for Gary Cooper, Lloyd Bridges, Grace Kelly and Lon Chaney. The soundtrack album is released simultaneously, with Tex Ritter singing the title track
    Feb 11, 1959
    The Gary Cooper movie "The Hanging Tree" debuts in New York, featuring Marty Robbins performing the title track
    May 13, 1961
    Actor Gary Cooper dies of cancer in Beverly Hills, California. Known for his work in "High Noon," "The Pride Of The Yankees" and "Sergeant York," he will be referenced in Bill Anderson's 1970 country hit "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone"
    Jun 30, 1970
    Bill Anderson records "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone" at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The song mentions 15 famous people, including actors Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers

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