Day By Day

April 17, 1956

Elvis and Gene Smith flew to Waco, Texas, while the band went by car. Elvis performed at the Heart O' Texas Coliseum, Waco. Elvis drove out on the field and up to the stage in his Cadillac. Later he told a local reporter the his fame " happened so fast, I'm scared. You know, I could go out like a light, just like I came on."

April 17, 1960

Elvis and Anita attended Easter service at the First Assembly of God Church but were forced to leave when their presence caused a disruption.

April 17, 1961

This was the last day of location shooting in Hawaii.

April 17, 1963

Elvis hosted a party at Graceland and ordered 80 Tasty Dogs and 115 Cokes.

April 17, 1972

Elvis performed at the T.H. Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas.

April 17, 1973

Elvis spent 3 days rehearsing at RCA's Studio C.

April 17, 1975

Elvis purchased a Convair 880 jet from Delta for $250,000. The plane was called the Lisa Marie.