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The Steven Sondheim musical Gypsy, starring Ethel Merman, is performed on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 702 performances.
The musical Irma La Douce is running at The Plymouth Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA. It runs at The Plymouth for more than a year before transferring to The Alvin Theatre.
The John Coltrane Quartet is playing during a nine-day engagement at Gino's, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
The Dill Jones Dixieland All Stars have the second of two days recording an album for Columbia Records in London, UK. Songs recorded over the two days include Caravan, Struttin' With Some Barbecue and I Can't Give You Anything But Love.
Martin Degville of notoriously over-hyped UK 80s band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, is born in Walsall, England, UK, Europe.
Gillian Gilbert of New Order is born in Macclesfield, England, UK, Europe.
Carla Thomas performs Gee Whiz [Look At His Eyes]on daily tv pop show American Bandstand, recorded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans record the album Know What I Mean, in New York City, USA, for Riverside Records.
Ike And Tina Turner release a new single, I'm Jealous, in the USA on Sue Records.
The Gene Ammons Quartet records Let It Be You and Namely You for Prestige Records at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA.
Micky Ashman's Ragtime Jazz Band plays at The Locarno Ballroom, Old Town Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe
Mac Rebennack releases a new single, Sahara, in the USA on Ace Records. Rebennack will find fame several years later as Dr John - The Night Tripper.
The Sing Along With Mitch show starring Mitch Miller debuts on NBC tv in the USA.
The Isley Brothers release a new single, Teach Me How To Shimmy, in the USA on Atlantic Records.
Bobby Darin releases a new single, Lazy River, in the USA on Atco Records.
Dr. Crock And His Crackpots play at McIlroy's Ballroom, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Christopher Paul Orchestra.
Jan And Dean release a new single, Baggy Pants, in the USA on Dore Records.
Acker Bilk plays at The Civic Hall, Croydon, England, UK, Europe.
Gene Vincent plays at The Gaiety Ballroom, Grimsby, England, UK, Europe.
Paul Anka continues a three-week season at Coconut Grove, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Noel Coward-composed musical Sail Away is presented at The Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 167 performances.
The musical Milk And Honey, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, is playing at The Martin Beck Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 543 performances.
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.
Musical comedy The Gay Life is presented at The Shubert Theater, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 113 performances.
Louis Jordan plays during a lengthy engagement at Danny's Lounge, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.