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Cliff Richard And The Drifters plus Wee Willie Harris play at The Ritz, Wigan, UK.
At a hearing before the US Attorney in Brooklyn, New York City, USA, jazz vocalist Billie Holiday learns that she is not to be charged even though her former drug convictions have put her in violation of the 1956 Narcotics Control Act.
Neil Conti, drummer of Prefab Sprout, is born in Luton, England, UK, Europe.
Barry Gibb, later to lead the Bee Gees, enrols at Scarborough State School, Redcliffe, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Outrageous comedian Lord Buckley is recorded by World Pacific Records Records for a live album at the Ivar Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Omar Hakim, drummer in Dire Straits, is born.
The Winter Dance Party Tour, featuring Dion and Bobby Vee, plays at the Memorial Auditorium, Canton, Ohio, USA.
The Steven Sondheim musical Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman, is performed on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 702 performances.
British comedy duo Flanders And Swann are performing their show At The Drop Of A Hat during a run of 215 performances at the John Golden Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.