Frankie Yankovic wins the first polka Grammy (1986)

At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Frankie Yankovic won the newly created Best Polka Recording award for 70 Years of Hits. He was the first artist ever to win a Grammy for polka. On this day in 1986, 41 years ago. Learn more about the legends of polka music on our Lifetime Achievement Honorees page, or visit the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum in Euclid, Ohio, to see their stories, instruments and recordings in person.