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The stage musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, starring Rudy Vallee, is playing at the 46th Street Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1,417 performances.
Glenn Yarbrough, until recently a member of The Limeliters, is playing during four weeks of shows at The Hungry i, San Francisco, California, USA. Also on the bill are Wes Harrison and The Town Criers.Cliff Richard is in the Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, continuing with the filming of his next movie, Wonderful Life.
Athur Howes, booking agent for The Kinks, watches The Beatles perform Long Tall Sally at L'Olympia in Paris, France, Europe. The following morning he places a call to London instructing The Kinks to record the song as their debut single.
The Whisky A Go Go is opened by a business partnership consisting of Elmer Valentine, Phil Tanzini, Shelly Davis, and attorney Theodore Flier, on Sunset Strip, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Live music on opening night is supplied by Johnny Rivers. Although essentially just another in the chain of Whisky A Go Go establishments, this one will become the global flagship of the brand.
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Paramounts have their only UK chart entry with their version of
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The debut EPs by both The Rolling Stones and The Dave Clark Five enter the UK singles chart.
The Rolling Stones play at McIlroy's Ballroom, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe.The Beatles begin a three-week season at L'Olympia, Paris, France, Europe, supported by Trini Lopez and Sylvie Vartan.
Long John Baldry And The Hoochie Coochie Men play at The Marquee, Soho, London, England, UK, Europe.
Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders play at the The City Hall, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Barracudas.Internationally successful pianist, composer and bandleader Noro Morales dies in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The pop-oriented film, It's All Over Town, opens at cinemas in the UK. It features The Springfields (including Dusty Springfield], Frankie Vaughan, Clodagh Rodgers, The Bachelors, Acker Bilk and The Hollies.