12th June

The Washington Times reports that Chevy Chase Lake resort has banned "freak dancing" in its pavilion. In this context, "freak dancing" includes the Bunny Wiggle, Grizzly Hug and other so-called "animal dances", often associated with ragtime and jazz music. It is recommended that dancers "should confine themselves to the old straight-away waits and the two step" but "even in these, no fancy steps will be permitted."

Edward Williams is born in Texas, USA. As Eddie Williams he will become bassist in Los Angeles-based proto-R'n'B combo Johnny Moore and the Three Blazers.