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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.Dee Clark, The Drifters and The Isley Brothers begin a week of shows at The Howard Theater, Washington, DC, USA.
A new rock and roll movie, Alan Freed's Go, Johnny, Go! opens nationwide across the USA, featuring Chuck Berry, Jackie Wilson, Eddie Cochran, Sandy Stewart, The Cadillacs, Harvey Fuqua of The Moonglows, Jimmy Clanton and - in his one and only film appearance - Ritchie Valens.
Sandy Pesavento is born in Long Beach, California, USA. She will find fame as Sandy West, drummer of all-girl rock band The Runaways.
Johnny Burnette releases a new single, Sweet Baby Doll, on Freedom Records in the USA.
Jivin' Gene releases a new single, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, on Mercury Records in the USA.
The Swan Silvertones begin a week of shows at The Apollo, Harlem, New York City, USA.
Little Anthony and the Imperials record I'm Alright, which will become their next single. The track is co-written by Little Anthony and Sam Cooke.
Living Doll by Cliff Richard And The Drifters (later re-named The Shadows) enters the UK pop singles chart, where it will peak at No1.