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    • May 26, 1907
    Marion Morrison is born in Winterset, Iowa. Renamed John Wayne for the silver screen, he becomes one of the best-known actors of the 20th century. The Duke is namechecked in Big & Rich's 2004 hit "Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)"
    Apr 15, 1940
    Roy Rogers plays second fiddle to John Wayne in the debut of "Dark Command," a Civil War picture loaded with Stephen Foster songs
    Mar 7, 1941
    "A Man Betrayed," a mystery featuring John Wayne, debuts in movie theaters. Singer/songwriter Eddie Dean joins the cast in a secondary role
    Dec 6, 1943
    The John Wayne western "In Old Oklahoma" opens with Dale Evans in a supporting role as a saloon singer
    May 28, 1945
    The John Wayne western "Flame Of Barbary Coast," set in San Francisco, debuts in movie theaters with bit parts for Stuart Hamblen and Frankie Marvin
    Dec 14, 1949
    The John Wayne movie "Sands Of Iwo Jima" has its world premiere. Ira Hayes, who helped lift the flag at the Japanese battle, appears as himself in the film. Hayes' experiences ultimately inspire Johnny Cash's "The Ballad Of Ira Hayes"
    Mar 1, 1950
    The John Wayne movie "Sands Of Iwo Jima" goes into general release, with an appearance by Ira Hayes, who helped raise the flag at the Japanese battle. His story becomes the basis for Johnny Cash's 1964 hit "The Ballad Of Ira Hayes"
    Nov 15, 1950
    The John Wayne-Maureen O'Hara picture "Rio Grande" debuts in theaters. The movie also features Chill Wills, The Sons Of The Pioneers and "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky" songwriter Stan Jones
    May 31, 1956
    The John Wayne movie "The Searchers" opens in Lubbock. A frequent line from the film, "That'll be the day," inspires Buddy Holly to write a classic
    Apr 4, 1959
    The John Wayne movie "Rio Bravo" opens in theaters. Ricky Nelson has a part in the flick, as do Dean Martin and Walter Brennan
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