Today, on 23 April in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, from Heart O' Texas Arena, Waco, Texas.

Elvis performed at the Venus Room, New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas at 8:00 p.m. and midnight. Elvis opened a 2 week engagement in front of an older audience. Later Elvis recalled: " after the first night I went outside and just walked around in the dark. It was awful. I wasn't getting across to the audience." But never the less Elvis fell in love with this city and he was thrilled to meet some many show business legends.

Elvis arrived at Graceland at 9:00 p.m. and was welcomed by about 50 fans at the gates.

Elvis arrived in Palm Springs where he remained until April 28.

Elvis bought a Sony tape recorder, some speakers and a bass guitar at Bel Air Camera and Hi Fi.

Elvis performed at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California.

Elvis flew to Macon, Georgia to begin with a tour.

Elvis performed at the McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado.

Elvis performed at the University of Toledo Centennial Hall, Toledo, Ohio and Felton Jarvis continued the recording he started the last tour