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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.
Ben E. King releases a new single, The Hermit Of Misty Mountain, in the UK on London-Atlantic Records.
Johnny Cash releases a new single, Blue Train, on Sun Records in the USA.
UK pop music weekly the New Musical Express (NME) reports that tv's Doctor Kildare - Richard Chamberlain - has been signed by MGM Records.
Bobby Vee releases a new single, Sharing You, in the USA.
Etta James, The Corsairs and Arthur Alexander play in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Gary 'US' Bonds releases a new single, Twist Twist Senorita, in the UK on Top Rank Records.
Pop vocalist Carol Ventura records [Hey] Mr. Muscles for Capitol Records in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Billy Fury releases a new single, Last Night Was Made For Love, in the UK on Decca Records.
Peter, Paul And Mary release a new single, Lemon Tree, in the UK on Warner Bros Records.
The Platters play the seventh night of a week in Milan, Italy, Europe.
Adam Faith releases a new single, As You Like It, in the UK on Parlophone Records.
Adam Faith releases a new single, As You Like It, in the UK on Parlophone Records.
Etta James, The Corsairs and Arthur Alexander play in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Jet Harris, a former member of UK hitmaking instrumental band The Shadows, signs to Decca Records as a solo artist.
Aretha Franklin records Try A Little Tenderness and Without The One You Love, at Columbia Recording Studios, New York City, USA.
Despite facing severe losses, The Twist Spectacular Tour plays the fourth of five nights at St Nicholas Arena, New York City, headlined by Chubby Checker with Joey Dee And The Starliters, Dee Dee Sharp, The Dovells and The Carroll Brothers.
The Dovells release a new single Bristol Twistin' Annie on Parkway Records in the USA.
The Dovells release a new single Bristol Twistin' Annie on Parkway Records in the USA.
Johnny Cash releases a new single, Blue Train, on Sun Records in the USA.
Jackie Wilson plays the ninth night in a two-week season at The Copacabana, New York City, USA.
Robin Stone is born in Queens, New York City, USA. She will find success as singer-songwriter Robin S, in the 1990s with hit singles including Show Me Love and Love For Love.
The Gene Ammons Quintet record Blue Groove, You Better Go Now and other tracks for Prestige Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Despite facing severe losses, The Twist Spectacular Tour plays the fourth of five nights at St Nicholas Arena, New York City, USA, headlined by Chubby Checker with Joey Dee And The Starliters, Dee Dee Sharp, The Dovellsand The Carroll Brothers.
Liverpool-born Billy Fury releases a new single, Last Night Was Made For Love, in the UK on Decca Records.
Ray Charles releases a new single, I Can't Stop Loving You / Born To Lose, in the USA. (1962)

UK pop music weekly the New Musical Express (NME) reports that tv's Doctor Kildare - actor Richard Chamberlain - has been signed by MGM Records.
The Kingston Trio play at The Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Mike Sarne and Wendy Richard release a new single, Come Outside, in the UK on Parlophone Records.
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The Belmonts sign an agreement to perform on US tv show American Bandstand for a fee of $256.50.
Jet Harris, a former member of UK hitmaking instrumental band The Shadows, signs to Decca Records as a solo artist.
Neil Sedaka plays the second of seven nights at The Forty Thieves Lounge, Bermuda.
Aretha Franklin records Try A Little Tenderness and Without The One You Love, at Columbia Recording Studios, New York City, USA.
Paul Anka plays the fifth of seven nights at The Latin Casino, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.
Bobby Vee releases a new single, Sharing You, in the USA.
Connie Francis, with an orchestra conducted by Geoff Love, records High Hopes,The Last Time I Saw Paris, Buttons And Bows, Over The Rainbow, Whatever Will Be, Will Be [aka Que Sera], Secret Love and When You Wish Upon A Star at RCA Italiana Studio, Rome, Italy, Europe.
The Belmonts sign an agreement to perform on tv show American Bandstand in the USA for a fee of $256.50.
Neil Sedaka plays the second of seven nights at The Forty Thieves Lounge, Bermuda.
Gary 'US' Bonds releases a new single, Twist Twist Senorita, in the UK on Top Rank Records.