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Elvis Presley signs a contract with Hollywood film producer Hal Wallis, obliging him to star in one film per year for the next five years.

When Ray Charles arrives over two hours late for a show in Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, the crowd riots and police have to be called in.
Marty Robbins headlines a WVOK Shower Of Stars show at Birmingham Armory, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, supported by Tompall And The Glaser Brothers.
Del Shannon arrives at Bell Sound Studios, 237 West 54th St, New York City, USA, to record his latest composition, Runaway.
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Clyde McPhatter, Little Anthony And The Imperials, Ben E. King and Tarheel Slim, play at the The Howard Theater, Washington DC, USA.

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.
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Louis Jordan plays during a lengthy engagement at Danny's Lounge, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.