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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.
The musical Guys And Dolls is presented at The 46th Street Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1200 performances.
The Count Basie Orchestra plays the second night of two weeks at The Strand Theatre, New York City, USA. Also on the bill are vocalist Thelma Carpenter and vocal group The Orioles.
Top jazz drummer Harold 'Doc' West, who worked with Billie Holiday, Jay McShann, Erroll Garner, Joe Turner and Charlie Parker, among others, dies in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, while on the road with Roy Eldridge's band.