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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 American-Yiddish musical revue Bagels And Yox is playing at The Holiday Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 208 performances.
During a three-year-long residency, calypsonian Lord Caresser (aka The Caresser) is playing nightly in the downstairs bar of Rockhead's club, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Grammy-winning gospel singer Tramaine Hawkins is born in San Francisco, California, USA. Although most of her career will be spent in gospel music, she will briefly be a member of the pop group The Honey Cone in the 1970s.
Lindsay Crosby, with John Scott Trotter And His Orchestra, records That's What I Want For Christmas and Dear Mr. Santa Claus for Decca Records in Los Angeles, California, USA. Lindsay Crosby is the son of Bing Crosby.
Singing cowboy Gene Autry makes a personal appearance at Lora Auditorium, Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
Jimmie Osborne records The Voice Of Free America for King Records of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The song is an ultra-patriotic anthem inspired by America's participation the Korean War.
Kathleen Hart is born in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She will find success as blues-rock singer Kate Hart.
Chet Atkins and The Beasley Singers record Midnight, Good-bye Blues, Your Mean Little Heart and Sweet Bunch Of Daisies, at Brown Radio Productions, 240 1/2 4th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Singer-songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman is born in Paris, France, Europe. As well as pursuing a successful singing career in his own right, he will also compose hits for C