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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra play in the Panther Room at The Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois, USA. The show is broadcast live on radio.
Glenn Miller And His Orchestra play during a week at the RKO Keith Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
The musical revue Sim Sala Bim, with words and music by Alvin H. Jansen, is playing at The Morosco Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 54 performances.
Funk, soul, and jazz composer and vibraphone player Roy Ayers is born in Los Angeles, California, USA.
James Polk is born in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. He will become an influential figure in the jazz scene of Austin, Texas, earning the nickname "The Jazz Professor".
Terry Shand And His Orchestra record Practice Makes Perfect and Willie, Willie, Willie for Decca Records in the USA.
The Irving Berlin musical Louisiana Purchase is presented at The Imperial Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 444 performances.
Judy Garland undertakes dance rehearsals for the movie Little Nellie Kelly in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.