Elvis Comes Fifth in Talent Show
Oct 3 Elvis Presley's 1st public performance, at age of 10, singing "Old Shep" in youth talent contest at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, in Tupelo, Mississippi; contest is broadcast over WELO Radio, he wins fifth prize - $5.00 in fair ride tickets
Music Premiere
Oct 6 Frédéric Chopin (as adapted by Bronislaw Kaper) and John LaTouche's musical "Polonaise", based on the life of Polish-American patriot Tadeusz Kościuszko, opens at the Alvin Theatre, later transferring to the Adelphi, NYC; runs for 113 performances
Music History
Oct 18 Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing and acting achievements
- Oct 27 Baldwin Bergerson's musical "Carib Song" closes at Adelphi Theater, NYC, after 36 performances
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