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The musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, with music by Jule Styne, and starring Carol Channing, is presented at The Ziegfeld Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 740 performances.
Nat King Cole's Orchestra plays for the New Year's Dance, Newton Lodge, Newton, Massachusetts, USA.
Because of blizzard conditions, young jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson arrives three hours late for his very first rehearsal with the Stan Kenton Orchestra.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe and The Rosettes are the musical guests on CBS Television's Supper Club with Perry Como in the USA.
Maryam Mursal is born in Somali, Africa. She will find success as a composer and singer, blending blues, soul, Somali and Arabic influences.
Hammond organ duo Ralph and Buddy Bonds play at The Cadillac, Cumberland, Maryland, USA.
Earl Bostic and Una Mae Carlisle are playing at the 421 Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Prince Nico Mbarga is born in Abakaliki, Nigeria, Africa. He will find international success as leader of the band Rocafil Jazz.
Singer Patricia Morison and pianist Earl Wild are the guest stars on the tv series Paul Whiteman's Goodyear Revue in the USA, hosted by big band leader Paul Whiteman.
A flash fire destroys the The Don Carlos Casino in Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada. The venue is obliged to cancel an upcoming engagement by Mel Torme.
The No1 single in the USA as the 1950s begin is Mule Train by Frankie Laine.
Steve Ripley, guitarist and songwriter of The Tractors is born in Boise, Idaho, USA.
As the new decade begins, it is revealed that over 50,000 RCA Victor automatic 45rpm record changers are being sold every month in the USA. The changer costs $12.95 and 'plays thru any set'.
As the year begins, it is revealed that over 50,000 RCA Victor automatic 45rpm record changers are being sold every month in the USA. The changer costs $12.95 and 'plays thru any set'. This will be the decade in which rock'n'roll - sold mostly on 45rpm discs - becomes the most popular music on the planet.
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Morgan Fisher is born in Mayfair, London, UK. He will find success as an idiosyncratic and innovative solo artist, but will also play keyboards for Love Affair, Mott The Hoople, Queen and others.
Shorty Long And His Santa Fe Rangers, featuring singer Dolly Simples, continue in their residency at The Roosevelt Hotel, Washington, DC, USA.