Day By Day

October 16, 1954

Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Elvis, Scotty and Bill performed both sides of their first single twice. Scotty even contributed a short guitar-solo.
Afterwards Sam knew Elvis had fully worked out his own performance style and could "stand on his own".

October 16, 1955

For one night Elvis joined a Hank Snow show, and met Bill Haley there. It took place at the Municipal Auditorium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at 3.30 and 8.00 p.m.
Haley and Elvis were advertised, above Hank Snow himself, on the top half of the poster.

October 16, 1956

Elvis had dinner with Dewey Philips and Barbara Hearn at the State Café. He broke his two dental inserts.

October 16, 1959

Elvis was paid a visit by E.J. Cottrell, the army information officer. Cottrell reported to the Colonel that Elvis was still feeling homesick, although in good shape and doing a good job.

October 16, 1960

Elvis broke his finger playing touch football at Graceland.

October 16, 1971

Elvis was in Palm Springs for the weekend.

October 16, 1976

Elvis performed at the Duluth Arena, Duluth, Minnesota.