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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 Count Basie Orchestra plays the tenth 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.
Regarded by many as the first rock'n'roll record, Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston and Ike Turner reaches No1 in the Billboard R'n'B Singles Chart in the USA.
The musical Guys And Dolls is presented at The 46th Street Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1200 performances.