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The Chevrolet Motor Car Company is founded in Detroit, Michigan, USA, and will become a serious competitor to the Ford Model T in the automobile market in the USA. Quickly nicknamed Chevy, the company's vehicles will become much-loved by drivers, and will inspire numerous references in song lyrics, perhaps most notably, "Drove my Chevy to the levee" in Don McLean's 1971 hit American Pie.
Music business entrepreneur and talent scout Fabor Robison is born in Beebe, Arkansas, USA. He will find success as the owner of Abbott Records in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.