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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 first Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars package tour plays in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with acts including Paul Anka, The Drifters, Duane Eddy, Lloyd Price, LaVern Baker, Annette, The Coasters, The Skyliners and Bobby Rydell.
Billboard magazine reviews a new release, The Clouds by The Spacemen, stating, 'the crew has a swinging jazz-flavoured instrumental treatment of this contagious blues. There's already action in several areas. This side could be a big one.' The song will go on to hit No1 in the r'n'b singles chart in the USA.
Sam Cooke plays the fourth night in a week of shows at The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York City, USA.
William Schlappi is born in Voorheesville, New York State, USA. He will find success as singer-songwriter Billy Montana, whose compositions will be recorded by Garth Brooks, Sara Evans, Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Sister Hazel, Kenny Rogers and more.The first Dick Clark Caravan Of Stars package tour plays in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with acts including Paul Anka, The Drifters, Duane Eddy, Lloyd Price, LaVern Baker, Annette, The Coasters, The Skyliners and Bobby Rydell.
Ray Charles plays the fourth day in a week of shows at The Howard Theater, Washington, DC, USA.