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The Miami Herald runs a story about a hotel guest who committed suicide and left a note stating, "I walk a lonely street". On seeing this story, Mae Axton will write the song Heartbreak Hotel, which will provide a huge hit for Elvis Presley in 1956.
Only You by The Platters enters the Billboard US Top 40 singles chart, where it will peak at No5. On the same day, The Platters record The Great Pretender for Mercury Records in New York City.
A travelling r'n'b show entitled Lou Krefetz's Top Ten Review arrives in the Municipal Auditorium, Charleston, West Virginia, USA. The stars of the show are The Clovers, Big Joe Turner, Bill Doggett, The Charms, Bo Diddley, Etta James and Paul 'Hucklebuck' Williams.
The Ronnie Scott Orchestra plays at The Festival Hall, East Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, UK, Europe.Only You by The Platters enters the Billboard Top 40 singles chart in the USA, where it will peak at No5. On the same day, The Platters record The Great Pretender for Mercury Records in New York City, USA.
Cool Water by Frankie Laine reaches No1 in the pop singles chart compiled by UK pop paper Record Mirror.