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British comedian Tony Hancock broadcasts one of the first send-ups of
rock'n'roll music on the BBC Light Programme show Hancock's Half
Hour in the UK.
Bill Haley and His Comets, Johnnie Ray and LaVern Baker play the first night in a five-day run at The Paramount, Brooklyn, New York City, USA.
Chuck Berry plays the sixth night of a week of shows at The Apollo Theater, Harlem, New York City, USA.
In a package tour called the Lucky Seven Blues Show, Little Willie John, Champion Jack Dupree, Little George Smith and Otis Williams play in Roanoke, Virginia, USA.