Events in Music on December 21

1920 Jerome Kern/BG DeSylva's musical "Sally" premieres in NYC

1941 David Diamond's 1st Symphony premieres

1945 "Billion Dollar Baby" opens at Alvin Theater NYC for 219 performances

1946 "If the Shoe Fits" closes at Century Theater NYC after 20 performances

1950 Cole Porte's musical "Out of this World" premieres at New Century Theater NYC for 157 performances

1961 Beatles record "Sweet Georgia Brown" & "Ready Teddy"

1975 "Hello, Dolly" closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 51 performances

1975 "Very Good Eddie" opens at Booth Theater NYC for 307 performances

1978 "Broadway Musical" opens/closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC

1983 Musical "Tap Dance Kid" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 669 performances