Day By Day

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March 19, 1954

Elvis left Precision Tool, where he was not happy with either the work or the razzing he was forced to put up with because of the length of his hair.

March 19, 1955

Elvis performed at the Grand Prize Jamboree, Eagles Hall, Houston, Texas.

March 19, 1956

Elvis performed at the Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina.

March 19, 1957

Elvis went to see the home his parents found earlier that week. As soon as he had seen Graceland he made a $1,000 deposit toward its purchase for himself and his parents.

March 19, 1960

Elvis rented the Rainbow Rollerdrome for a roller-skating war with the guys.

March 19, 1962

Elvis stayed the night at the Anchor Hotel in Nashville and went into the studio again from 7.30 p.m. to 2.00 a.m. and recorded 4 songs, including: "She's Not You".

March 19, 1966

Elvis flew to Las Vegas for the weekend.

March 19, 1971

Elvis was discharged from the hospital and Barbara Leigh flew back to California, while Joyce Bova arrived from Washington to accompany Elvis to Memphis.

March 19, 1973

Jessie Presley. Elvis' grandfather, died of a heart attack in Louisville. Elvis did not attend the funeral.

March 19, 1974

Elvis performed at the Middle Tennessee State University Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

March 19, 1976

Elvis performed at the Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.