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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.
John Lennon, a future member of The Beatles, takes on a holiday job, labouring at Barton's Water Works near Ormskirk, Lancashire, UK.
Tennessee Ernie Ford releases a new album, Gather Round, on Capitol Records in the USA.
A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley reaches No1 in the Canadian singles chart.
This I Swear by The Skyliners enters the Billboard R'n'B singles chart in the USA, where it will peak at No3.
Ray Charles enters the Billboard Top 40 singles chart in the USA with What'd I Say. It will peak at No11 during a six-week run on the chart.
Tennessee Ernie Ford releases a new album, Gather Round, on Capitol Records in the USA.
Radney Foster is born in Del Rio, Texas, USA. He will achieve success as a singer-songwriter and music producer. As half of the Foster And Lloyd duo, he will record three studio albums and place nine singles on the country charts. His songs will be been recorded by Gary Allan, Sara Evans, Keith Urban and Jack Ingram.
Bill Doggett plays the second night in a week of shows at The Flame Show Bar, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
John Lennon, a future member of The Beatles, takes on a holiday job, labouring at Barton's Water Works near Ormskirk, Lancashire, UK.
Connie Francis plays at the Casino Royal, Washington, DC, USA.
Here Comes Summer by Jerry Keller enters the Billboard Top 40 in the USA. Although it stalls at No14 in America, it will go on to No1 in the UK.