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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.Because They're Young, by Duane Eddy peaks at No4 in the Billboard chart of the best-selling singles in the USA.
The day after a riot has closed down The Newport Jazz Festival, in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, a group of country and jazz artists take part in a spontaneous jam session on the lawn ofa rented mansion nearby. Artists performing include Hank Garland and Chet Atkins (guitars), Gary Burton (Vibes), Brenton Banks (violin, piano), Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass), Buddy Harman (drums) and Boots Randolph (tenor sax). The results will be released as an album entitled After The Riot In Newport by The Nashville All-Stars.
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yello Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland enters Billboard's pop singles chart in the USA.
That's All You Gotta Do by Brenda Lee peaks at No6 in the Billboard chart of the best-sellingsingles in the USA.
Teddy Carr, who will play steel guitar for 90s contemporary country band Ricochet, is born in Lafayette, Tennessee, USA.
The original cast soundtrack album of Lionel Bart's musical Oliver! is recorded in London, UK, by Decca Records.
Frankie Avalon begins a week of dates at The Glen Casino, Williamsville, New York State, USA.
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Locklin reaches No1 in the Canadian pop singles chart.
The Mills Brothers play the last of three non-consecutive nights at The Lagoon, Salt Lake City, 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.