Today, on 17 April in Elvis History

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 that his fame " happened so fast, I'm scared. You know, I could go out like a light, just like I came on.

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

This was the last day of location shooting in Hawaii.

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

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

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

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