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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.
The musical Zizi is presented at The Broadway Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 49 performances.
The stage musical On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Burton Lane, is playing at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City, USA, during a run of 280 performances.
The stage musical Man Of La Mancha is playing at the ANTA Washington Square Theatre, New York City, USA, during a run of almost two and a half years.
Mose Allison is headlining for three weeks at The Village Vanguard, Greenwich Village, New York City, USA.
Mel Torme is playing during two weeks at Mister Kelly's, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Al Martino is playing during three weeks at Basin Street East, New York City, USA.
The Beatles' album Rubber Soul is given a gold record award by the RIAA in the USA. On the same day, John Lennon of The Beatles gives his MBE to his Aunt Mimi for safekeeping.
Avery Millard Powers III is born in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. He will achieve success as a musician, songwriter, record producer and Grammy-nominated recording engineer under the name Millard Powers. He is perhaps best-known as a member of Counting Crows.
Jerry Lee Lewis and The Miracles appear on the radio show Top Gear, in London, England, UK, Europe.
The Paramounts play at The Cricketers Inn, Southend, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Orioles. Gary Brooker and Robin Trower of The Paramounts will evntually find greater success as members of Procol Harum.
Long John Baldry And The Hoochie Coochie Men play at The Marquee, London, England, UK, supported by Rod Stewart.
The Action play at The Marquee, Soho, London, England, UK, Europe.
The Supremes are playing during ten days at the Café Pompeii in the Eden Roc Hotel, Miami, Florida, USA.
Loose Ends play at El Partido, Lewisham, southeast London, England, UK, Europe.
Quicksilver Messenger Service play for a private Christmas party at The Committee's house, Muir Beach, Marin County, California, USA.
The Blues Project play at the Café Au Go Go, Greenwich Village, New York City, USA.
The Army play at The Pontiac Club, Zeeta House, Putney, Surrey, England, UK, Europe.
Lulu and Peter And Gordon open in Murray The K's Christmas show at The Fox Theatre, Brooklyn, New York City, USA.
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones flies home to London, England, UK, Europe, from New York City, USA, to spend Christmas with his parents.
The Gonks play at the The City Hall, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Bunch.
TV rock show Where The Action Is in the USA features Bobby Vee performing Jingle Bell Rock.
At the urging of Bob Dylan, record producer Phil Spector and beat poet Allen Ginsberg spend the evening at Spector's home in Los Angeles, California, USA, planning to make some recordings together.
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The End play at The Dolphin, Marine Court, St. Leonards, East Sussex, England, UK, Europe, with Curtis and Co.
'Another Beatles Christmas Show', starring The Beatles, opens at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK. It runs until 16 January, with support acts including Freddie And The Dreamers, The Yardbirds, Elkie Brooks, Sounds Incorporated , The Mike Cotton Sound and Jimmy Savile as compere.
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The Reactions play at St. Brannocks Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall, England, UK, Europe. The band includes Roger Taylor, later to find global fame as the drummer in Queen.
Elvis Presley does some last-minute Christmas shopping in Harry Levitch, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He buys gold wristwatches, diamond rings, bracelets and other items.
An all-star edition of UK tv show Ready, Steady, Go! is aired featuring The Kinks, The Hollies, The Animals, Herman's Hermits and The Who.
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The Small Faces play in Wilton Hall, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, UK, Europe
Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames, supported by Peter B's Looners, play at The Flamingo Club, Soho, London, England, UK, Europe. The Looners include guitarist Peter Green and drummer Mick Fleetwood, both of whom will become founder-members of Fleetwood Mac.