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Juan Alberto Ficicchia is born in the port city of Zarate, Argentina, South America. he will find success as jazz percussionist Tito Alberti.
The musical comedy Hello, Lola, opens at the Eltinge 42nd Street Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA.
The musical Deep Harlem, with music by Joe Jordan closes at The Hudson Theatre, Broadway, New York City, USA, after a run of eight performances. The show traces the history and the journey of blacks from ancient Africa to 20th century New York City.
Bing Crosby, with Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians, record the Harry Warren composition Young And Healthy, in New York City, USA.

Kokomo Arnold records Backfence Picket Blues for Decca Records in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Square dance band The Hornellsville Hillbillies play at Hap-I-Land, Wayland, New York State, USA.
John Etheridge is born in London, UK. He will find success as a guitarist, working with Soft Machine, Darryl Way's Wolf and others.
Gospel star Mahalia Jackson records Just Over The Hill, Shall I Meet You Over Yonder?, Do You Know Him? and other tracks for Apollo Records in New York City, USA.
Dickie Valentine experiences throat problems while starring in the pantomime Aladdin, at The Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, UK. He is obliged to drop ballads from his performance.
Elvis Presley continues with filming of Wild In The Country at the 20th Century Movie Ranch, near Santa Monica, California, USA.

The Kingston Trio are playing during a lengthy engagement at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Billy Byers, conducting the Quincy Jones Orchestra, records Sophisticated Lady and Take The 'A' Train for Mercury Records in New York City, USA.
The Beach Boys plays the third gig of an eight day tour of cities on the East Coast of the USA.



Manfred Mann release a new single, The Mighty Quinn, written by Bob Dylan, in the UK on Fontana Records. It will reach No1 on 14 February.
Amen Corner release a new single, Bend Me, Shape Me, in the UK on Deram Records. The song is a cover version of a US hit by The American Breed.



Animal Collective release their eighth album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, on Domino Records in the UK.

As part of the New York Guitar Festival, the Silent Films/Live Guitars event in the Merkin Concert Hall features two groundbreaking guitarists premiering original film scores for silent comedies by Buster Keaton. On this night, Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth presents his score for Keaton's 1922 movie Cops, and Kaki King presents a score for Keaton's 1920 film The Scarecrow.


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