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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.
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.
Patsy Montana is playing during a four-week stretch at Harrah's Club, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA.
Stan Kenton plays during a four-week season at The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, showcasing his 'New Era In Modern American Music'.
Fred Waring is playing during four nights at Syria Mosque, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The show is for Shrine members only.
The Top Five singles on the Lever Hit Parade in New Zealand, Oceania, on this date are :1. WALK RIGHT BACK - THE EVERLY BROTHERS
2. Surrender - Elvis Presley
3. Are You Sure - The Allisons
4. Where the Boys Are - Connie Francis
5. Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
The Everly Brothers appear live on tv's The Ford Show in the USA, singing with their host, country star Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Bob Dylan plays the third of fifteen nights as support to John Lee Hooker at Gerde's Folk City, Greenwich Village, New York City, USA.
A coroner's inquest is held in Bakersfield, California, USA, into the death of Ella Mae Cooley, wife of former country music star Spade Cooley.
Country-gospel quartet
Blue Moon by The Marcels enters the UK pop singles chart where it will peak at No1 during a stay of thirteen weeks.
Paul Anka appears in an acting role on popular tv comedy series Father Knows Best in the USA.
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers play the third of six nights at The Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village, New York City, USA.
Sam Cooke appears as a guest on prime time tv celebrity game show Play Your Hunch in the USA.
Tammy Stevens, who will find success as a member of 80s all-girl country music vocal quartet The Girls Next Door, is born in Arlington, Texas, USA.The musical Milk And Honey, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, is playing at The Martin Beck Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 543 performances.
The stage musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, starring Rudy Vallee, is playing at the 46th Street Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1,417 performances.