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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.
British comedy duo Flanders And Swann are performing their show At The Drop Of A Hat during a run of 215 performances at the John Golden Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.
Paul Anka plays the fourth night of two weeks at the Chase Hotel, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Jazz trumpeter Dizzy Reece records Tenderly, The Story Of Love and other tracks at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs,New Jersey, USA, for Blue Note Records.
Rock'n'roller Jack Scott appears at Carnegie Hall, New York City, USA, aspart of a Top Rank Records showcase of the talent on its roster.
Blues recording artist Forrest City Joe is killed in a road accident at Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas, USA, while returning home after a Saturday night dance.
The Everly Brothers begin their first major UK tour at The New Victoria Theatre in London, backed by The Crickets.
Louis Jordan plays the sixth of seven days at The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York City, USA, supported by The Four Tops.
In Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Elvis Presley records Are You Lonesome Tonight, It's Now Or Never and Fever for RCA Records.
Gerry Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band plays at The Red Hill Inn, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
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.