1985
Dallas,Texas became the largest city in the United States to pass a no smoking law for restaurants
‘Big D’ added another ‘biggest’ to its list
1991
The Judds performed the final show of their farewell tour at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Naomi Judd later retired, suffering from a potentially fatal strain of hepatitis, leaving Wynonna to pursue a solo career
1998
The remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Psycho opened in theaters
Starring Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche, the film grossed a little over $21 million. Not bad, considering it cost $25 million to make
The original has brought in some $16 million, but cost just $800,000 to make in 1960
and then lastly…
2010
Merle Haggard accepted the prestigious award for lifetime achievement and “outstanding contribution to American culture” from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
God Bless The Hag!
-Tyler Jackson