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The musical revue Boys And Girls Together, with music by Sammy Fain, is playing at The Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 191 performances.Gene Krupa And His Orchestra play in The Panther Room at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Ron English is born in Lansing, Michigan, USA. He will carve out an acclaimed and varied career as a guitarist in blues, Broadway, bebop, avant-garde, funk, Motown, and gospel.
The Latin-themed Mocambo nightclub opens at 8588 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. It will become hugely successful, featuring artists of the stature of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, and attracting hordes of movie stars to hang out and watch its shows.
Victor Uwaifo is born in Benin City, Nigeria, Africa. He will find success as a vocalist, guitarist, band leader and recording artist.
Andy Kirk And His Twelve Clouds Of Joy [including Mary Lou Williams on piano] record Cuban Boogie Woogie, A Dream Dropped In, Is It A Sin' [Loving You] and Ring Dem Bells for Decca Records in New York City, USA.