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    • Oct 12, 1942
    Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong marries his fourth wife, Lucille Wilson. A dozen years prior, he took part in the recording session for Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)"
    Mar 28, 1948
    Jimmy Wakely is The Melody Kid in "Oklahoma Blues," debuting in movie theaters. His supporting musicians include Fiddlin' Arthur Smith
    Feb 21, 1949
    Nineteen years after he played on Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)," Louis Armstrong becomes the first jazz musician to appear on the cover of Time magazine
    Feb 2, 1965
    Roy Rogers & Dale Evans appear alongside Louis Armstrong and Jane Powell on an NBC episode of "The Bell Telephone Hour" celebrating "The American Song"
    Dec 9, 1965
    The Andrews Sisters appear on NBC-TV's "The Dean Martin Show," singing the former country hit "Don't Fence Me In" with the host. The episode also features Rich Little and Louis Armstrong
    Oct 28, 1970
    ABC-TV's "The Johnny Cash Show" pairs Cash and Louis Armstrong on "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)." Armstrong also covers "Almost Persuaded." Tennessee Ernie Ford and Kenny Rogers & The First Edition appear, too, along with regulars The Carter Family and The Statler Brothers
    Jul 6, 1971
    Trumpet player Louis Armstrong dies in New York. Recognized as one of jazz music's greatest figures, the raspy-voiced singer joined Jimmie Rodgers to record "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)" in 1930
    Aug 27, 1971
    Piano player Lillian Hardin Armstrong dies in Chicago, Illinois. She appeared on one country single during her lifetime, playing alongside her husband, trumpet legend Louis Armstrong, on Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standin' On The Corner)"
    Mar 2, 1974
    Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is among the inaugural recordings entering the Grammy Hall of Fame, announced during the Grammy awards in Los Angeles. Also entered are recordings by Louis Armstrong, Paul Whiteman and Nat "King" Cole
    Oct 24, 1989
    Songwriters Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland are announced as inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Other additions include Simon & Garfunkel, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin and The Platters
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