Today, on 16 April in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the Big "D" Jamboree, Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas.

Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Elvis spoke with the Colonel on the phone.

Elvis and his group left Los Angeles. Elvis drove the Greyhound bus himself most of the time, listening to tapes with potential material for his upcoming recording session.

Elvis performed a the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida at 2:30 and 8:30 p.m.