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The musical comedy Between The Devil, with lyrics by Howard Dietz and music by Arthur Schwartz, is presented at The Imperial Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 93 performances. 
Touring in support of her hit movie Everybody Sing tour, Judy Garland is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.Chick Webb and his Orchestra, with Ella Fitzgerald on vocals, play the nineteenth night of a lengthy engagement at The Flamingo Room in Levaggi's Restaurant, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Playing in the restaurant's basement are The Ink Spots.
The Green Brothers Marimba Orchestra records That Naughty Waltz,A Garland Of Old Fashioned Roses, I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles and Lonesome That's All for Decca Records in New York City, USA.
The Caresser, with John 'Buddy' Williams And His Rhythm Orchestra, records Joe Louis and Ruby Canera, for Decca Records in Port Of Spain, West Indies, Caribbean.
Erskine Hawkins And His Bama State Collegians record Carry Me Back To Old Virginny, Let Me Day Dream, Who's Sorry Now and Lost In The Shuffle for Vocalion Records in New York City, USA.
The Cyril Monrose String Orchestra records Tres Bemoles for Decca Records in Port Of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean.
Organist, pianist, composer, arranger and band leader Dieter Reith is born in Mainz, Germany, Europe.The Prairie Ramblers with Patsy Montana on vocals, record Brother Of Old Missouri Joe, What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Mother-In-Law?, Walkin' In My Sleep, When I Need Lovin' and I'll Take Care Of Your Cares for Vocalion Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Attila The Hun records I Don't Want No Bungalow and Commission's Report for Decca Records in Port Of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean.
Horace Heidt records Lillian, Bewildered, Dardanella and A Gypsy Told Me for Brunswick Records in New York City, USA.
Edward C. Cobb is born. Under the name Ed Cobb he will become a member of The Four Preps before going on to a successful career as a record producer and songwriter, working with The Strandells, Gloria Jones, Brenda Holloway and others. In his lengthy career Cobb will earn thirty-two gold and platinum records, plus three Grammy Award nominations.
The Lion (aka Roaring Lion), with The Harmony Kings Orchestra, records Excursion To Grenada, Ba Boo La La, I Am Going To Buy A Bungalow and Emmalene for Decca Records in Port Of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean.
Peterhead-based swing band The Ambassadors play for a dance in Allardyce’s Ballroom, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, Europe. Drummer George Brown is paid 8/- and the other band members earn 14/- each. The band is reported to have been well-received.
The movie Merry Go Round Of 1938, described as "a melange of slapstick, comedy music and romance, opens at The Alhambra Theatre, Singapore, Asia. The film stars Bert Lahr, Joy Hodges, Billy House, Mischa Auer and Jimmie Savo.
The Benny Goodman Band opens for a week at The Earle Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Goodman and drummer Gene Krupa are openly at odds during these shows and Krupa will leave soon fater.
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