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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.Johnny Nash plays the second night of a two week season at Basin Street East, New York City, USA.
Morty Black, bassist of Norwegian heavy rock band TNT for 21 years, is born in Trondheim.
Elvis Presley's father Vernon signs a document transferring sole ownership of the Memphis, Tennessee, USA, mansion Graceland to Elvis. This document is required because Elvis does not want Vernon's new wife, Dee Stanley, to have any claim on the house.
Bobby Darin plays the third night of a two week season at The Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, supporting comedian George Burns.
Paul McCartney writes to an un-named drummer inviting him to audition for a place in The Beatles. In 2011, the letter will sell at Christie's, London, UK, for almost £35,000 [$55,000].UK pop idol Cliff Richard buys himself an American car - a new Ford Thunderbird - from Lex Garages, Lexington Street, London, UK.
In Liverpool, UK, Paul McCartney rings drummer Pete Best of The Blackjacks, asking him to join The Beatles.
Carla And Rufus release a new single, 'Cause I Love You, on Satellite Records in the 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.