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The musical comedy Annie Get Your Gun, by Irving Berlin, is presented during a run of 1,147 performances at The Imperial Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.The BBC in London, UK, in collaboration with a group of music
publishers, establishes new rules designed to eliminate 'payola', the system whereby
publishers had paid musicians to perform specific songs.
Michael Kamen, the composer, conductor and orchestral arranger who will work with many rock acts including Pink Floyd, Metallica, Eric Clapton, Queen, David Bowie, is born in New York City, USA. Kamen will also be a founder member of classical crossover band The New York Rock And Roll Ensemble in 1967.