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Calvin Edwards, internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and recording artist is born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA.
A new Bob Merrill musical, New Girl In Town, opens at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway, New York City, USA, where it will run for 431 performances.
Frankie Laine plays the second night in a two-week season at the Palladium, London, UK.
Elvis Presley signs a contract authorising the William Morris Agency to receive payment on his behalf for his appearance in Photoplay Magazine.
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk record Rhythm-a-Ning, Purple Shades and other tracks for Atlantic Records in New York City, USA.
Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller and pianist Red Garland record the album Curtis Fuller with Red Garland at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA.
Nat 'King' Cole releases the album Just One Of Those Things on Capitol Records in the USA.
A new Bob Merrill musical, New Girl In Town, opens at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway, New York City, USA, where it will run for 431 performances.
While rehearsing a dance sequence for the film Jailhouse Rock at the MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, California, USA, Elvis Presley inhales a cap from one of his teeth into his lung.Elvis Presley signs a contract authorising The William Morris Agency to receive payment on his behalf for his appearance in Photoplay Magazine.
Jazz saxophonist Sil Austin records Yipe, Green Blazer, Late Show and other tracks for Mercury Records in New York City, USA.
Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers play at the Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, UK, supported by The Chas McDevitt Skiffle Group with Nancy Whiskey, The Terry Lightfoot Jazzmen and Billie Anthony.
Jazz trombonist Curtis Fuller and pianist Red Garland record the album Curtis Fuller with Red Garland at Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA.
Liverpool-born Michael Holliday is recorded live for BBC Radio in a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK. Also on the bill is Lita Roza.
Ivory Joe Hunter plays the second night in a week of shows at the Casino Royal, Washington, DC, USA.
An "All Star Skiffle Contest" is held at the Town Hall, Kensington, London, England, UK, Europe, with additional live music from Harry Walton's Ragtime Band and The Rhythm Kings.
The Del Vikings record Cool Shake, Jitterbug Mary, Come Along With Me, Over The Rainbow, The Voodoo Man, Yours, The White Cliffs Of Dover, What'cha Gotta Lose, Down In Bermuda and There I Go, for Mercury records in Universal Recording Studios, Chicago, USA.
Michael Holliday and Lita Roza are recorded live for BBC Radio in a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
Jazz horn and wind player Buddy Collette records tracks for the album Tasty Dish at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California, with Howard Roberts on guitar.