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The musical Aunt Hannah is playing at The Bijou Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 21 performances.
The musical extravaganza Ma href="http://www.ibdb.com/production.php?id=5457">My Lady plays at The Victoria theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 93 performances.
The 'musical dream play' Bluebell In Fairyland is presented at The Vaudeville Theatre, London, England, UK, during a run of 300 performances.
The Orpheum Vaudeville Show, featuring McIntyre And Heath, Joe Welch, Elizabeth Murray, W.C. Fields, The Union Gatling Guards, Macomber And Engleton, The Serenaders and Los Anglos, plays at The Bijou Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
A Chinese Honeymoon, billed as 'The English Musical Sensation' is playing at The Casino Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 364 performances.
The Frank Daniels Opera Company presents the musical comedy Miss Simplicity at The Metropolitan Theatre, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
Chu Chin Chow, billed as 'A Musical Tale of the East in Fourteen Scenes - Company of 300' is playing at His Majesty's Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe, during a run of 2238 performances.
Fess Williams And His Royal Flush Orchestra record Gambler's Blues for Vocalion Records in their studio at 799 South Avenue/52nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, USA. After some modifications, the song will find wider fame as St. James Infirmary Blues.
King Oliver and His Orchestra record Can I Tell You and My Good Man Sam, for Victor Records in New York City.
Earl 'Fatha' Hines records Glad Rag Doll for Bluebird Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Francis Blackwell [aka Scrapper Blackwell] records D Blues and A Blues, for Bluebird Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Orrin Tucker and his band are playing during four weeks at The Blackhawk, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
During an extensive tour, singing cowboy Gene Autry plays in Norfolk, Virgina, USA.
Jazz pianist Joe Bushkin records But Not For Me, Dancing On The Ceiling and Stompin' At The Savoy, for Atlantic Records in New York City, USA.
British comedy duo Flanders And Swann are performing their show At The Drop Of A Hat during a run of 215 performances at the John Golden Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.
Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Clyde McPhatter, Johnny And The Hurricanes, Freddie Cannon, The Isley Brothers, The Clovers, and The Shadows and others play at The Orpheum Theater, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, as part of the Biggest Show Of Stars For 60.
Ian Thompson, who will play with a later line-up of UK folk-rock legends Lindisfarne , is born.
Roy Hamilton, Etta James, The Vibrations, Arthur Prysock, The Chimes, The Shells and James Booker play the second of seven nights at the Regal Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin appears as guests on US tv's Judy Garland Show.
Foster Emerson Sylvers is born in Pasadena, California, USA. he will find success as a singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, best known as a member of popular family act The Sylvers.
Brian Poole And The Tremeloes are seen on the UK tv series Hi There, hosted by Rolf Harris.
The Stylos play at the Oasis Club, Lloyd Street, Manchester, UK, supported by The Fortunes.
Jazz and pop lyricist Johnny Burke dies aged 55, in New York City, USA. He is best-remembered for songs including Swinging On A Star, My Very Good Friend The Milkman and Pennies From Heaven.
Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy plays at The Marquee, London, UK, backed by Rod Stewart and the Soul Agents. In the audience are Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.
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A feature in the New York Times refers to Jimi Hendrix as 'the black Elvis.'
Ringo Starr of The Beatles continues work on his solo debut album, Sentimental Journey, at De Lane Lea Studios, London, England, UK, Europe.
Bob Dylan releases a new single, Tangled Up In Blue, on Columbia Records in the USA.
Bob Dylan releases a new single, Tangled Up In Blue, on Columbia Records in the USA.
David Bowie's Station To Station tour plays in The Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band release their eleventh studio LP, Against The Wind, on Capitol Records in the USA.
Three fans are trampled to death at a concert by Puerto Rican teen sensations Menudo, in Zaragoza Baseball Stadium, Puebla, Mexico, North America.
Saxon play the second of two nights at The Odeon, Hammersmith, London, England, UK, Europe.
Hawkwind, supported by Bronz, play at The University, Dundee, Scotland, UK, Europe.
The Commodores play at The Harrogate Centre, Harrogate, England, UK, Europe.
On their Love And Pride tour, hitmakers King, play at Queens, Southend, England, UK, Europe.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers play the first of two nights at Theaterfabrik, Unterfoehring, Germany, Europe.
Monica releases a new single, For You I Will, on Atlantic/Arista Records. It will peak at No4 in the USA, and will achieve platinum certification. The song is composed by Diane Warren.
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Yes play at The House Of Blues, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Rhapsody Of Fire play at Estragon, Bologna, Italy, Europe.
During her Last Girl On Earth tour, Rihanna plays at The Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia.
PJ Harvey plays the second of two nights at L'Olympia, Paris, France, Europe, while touring in support of her tenth studio album, Let England Shake.
On their Fallen Empires tour, Snow Patrol play at The Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany, Europe.
St. Vincent releases her fourth album, St. Vincent, on Loma Vista/Republic Records in the USA.
On their The River Tour, Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band play at The First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York State, USA.
Janelle Monae and Willow Smith attend the I Love Coco Backstage Beauty Lounge at Chateau Marmont's Bar Marmont in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
On their The End World Tour, Black Sabbath play the first of two nights at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA.
Nightwish play at The LC Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio, USA, supported by Delain.
Reverend James Leg plays at Le Cargot De Nuit, Arles, France, Europe.
Conan play at Growlers, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, supported by The Ditch And The Delta.
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