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February 04, 1955

Elvis performed at the Jesuit High School, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Elvis appeared with Ann Raye. Daughter of Biloxi promoter Yankie Barhanovich. He was late for an appearance at radio station WWEZ to promote the show.

February 04, 1956

Elvis performed at the Stage Show, CBS Studio at 8.00 p.m. where he sung Tutti Frutti and Baby, Let's Play House. Obviously he still was not permitted to sing Heartbreak Hotel. After the show Elvis was invited by the Dorsey Brothers to go to Roseland, a popular dance club in midtown Manhattan.

February 04, 1961

Elvis' cousin, Junior Smith, who had not been right since suffering shell shock in the Korean War, died of alcohol poisoning in their uncle Travis' home. Elvis' friend from Waco, Eddie Fadal, accompanied him to the house and recollected Elvis just kept saying: "It's all over, Junior. It's all over."

February 04, 1967

Elvis wanted to enlarge the riding area behind Graceland, so several small buildings were bulldozed, with Elvis joyfully taking part in the work.

February 04, 1970

Elvis performed on both this and the following night with a bad case of the flu.

February 04, 1972

Elvis and the Colonel formalized the change in their personal management contract that was informally embraced on the last tour. From this point on, all income received from live performances would be split two-thirds/one-third between Elvis and the Colonel.

February 04, 1976

Recording at Graceland went on in the same way with just 2 more songs completed including the future single Moody Blue.