28th April

The musical 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.

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.

King Curtis reaches No1 on the Billboard R'n'B singles chart in the USA and No17 on the popchart with Soul Twist.

Despite facing severe losses, The Twist Spectacular Tour plays the last of five nights at St Nicholas Arena, New York City, headlined by Chubby Checker with Joey Dee And The Starliters, Dee Dee Sharp, The Dovells and The Carroll Brothers.

Despite facing severe losses, The Twist Spectacular Tour plays the last of five nights at St Nicholas Arena, New York City, USA, headlined by Chubby Checker with Joey Dee And The Starliters, Dee Dee Sharp, The Dovells and The Carroll Brothers.

Everybody Loves Me But You by Brenda Lee peaks at No6 in the Billboard pop singles chart in the USA.

Frank Sinatra Jr plays his first ever public concert, at Andy Grand's nightclub, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Gary 'U.S.' Bonds, Johnny Burnette, Gene McDaniels, Mark Wynter and The Fleerekkers play at The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, UK.

The Top Ten Singles on C-Fun radio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on this day are : 1. Conscience- James Darrenrn2. Follow That Dream EP - Elvis Presleyrn3. Lana - Roy Orbisonrn4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Gene Pitneyrn5. Yessiree, Yessiree - Ray Whitleyrn6. Johnny Take Your Time - Bobby Curtolarn7 Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presleyrn8. The Actress - Roy Orbisonrn9. Shout, Shout [Knock Yourself Out] - Ernie Maresca10. Moon River - Jean Thomas

Paul Anka plays the sixth of seven nights at The Latin Casino, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.

Bill Haley And His Comets play the penultimate night in their three week season at the Terrazzo Caf

Connie Francis, with an orchestra conducted by Geoff Love, records the Way You Look Tonight and All The Way at RCA Italiana Studio, Rome, Italy, Europe.

Blues harmonica star Frank Frost records Jelly Roll King and Crawlback for Phillips International in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Everybody Loves Me But You by Brenda Lee peaks at No6 in thBillboard pop singles chart in the USA.

Frank Sinatra plays at The City Concert Hall, Hong Kong, Asia.

Ray Charles plays at the 3,450 seat Donnelly Memorial Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and brings in $18,000 for two performances.

Teach Me To Twist by Chubby Checker and Bobby Rydell is the highest new entry in this week's Cash Box magazine chart of the best-selling singles in the USA, entering at No77.

Dizzy Gillespie, Leo Wright and Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers">Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers play the second of seven nights at Apollo Theatre, Harlem, New York City, USA.

Neil Sedaka plays the third of seven nights at The Forty Thieves Lounge, Bermuda.

Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee Sharp reaches No1 in the Cash Box magazine chart of the top selling singles in the USA, and is also the new No1 R'n'B single on the Billboard chart.

Gary U.S. Bonds , Johnny Burnette, Gene McDaniels, Mark Wynter and The Fleerekkers play at The Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, UK.

Jackie Wilson plays the tenth night in a two-week season at The Copacabana, New York City, USA.

The Top Ten Singles on C-Fun radio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on this day are : 1. Conscience- James Darrenrn2. Follow That Dream EP - Elvis Presleyrn3. Lana - Roy Orbisonrn4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - Gene Pitneyrn5. Yessiree, Yessiree - Ray Whitleyrn6. Johnny Take Your Time - Bobby Curtolarn7 Good Luck Charm - Elvis Presleyrn8. The Actress - Roy Orbisonrn9. Shout, Shour [Knock Yourself Out] - Ernie Marescarn10. Moon River - Jean Thomas

Ray Charles plays at the Donnelly Memorial Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The National Association of Record Merchandisers declares Elvis Presley to be the Best-Selling Male Vocalist of 1961. Connie Francis is best-Selling Feamale Vocalist, and Mitch Miller and The Gang is Best-selling Vocal Group.

Neil Sedaka plays the third of seven nights at the Forty Thieves Lounge, Bermuda, North Atlantic Ocean.

The National Association of Record Merchandisers declares Elvis Presley to be the Best-Selling Male Vocalist of 1961. Connie Francis is Best-Selling Female Vocalist, and Mitch Miller And The Gang is Best-selling Vocal Group.

When Pete Seeger plays a concert for children at The Town Hall, New York City, USA, the show is recorded by Columbia Records and will be released as the album Children's Concert At Town Hall.

Bill Haley And His Comets play the penultimate night in their three-week season at The Terrazzo Cafe, Mexico City, Mexico, Central America.