Today, on 18 August in Elvis History

Elvis was photographed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, where he was staying.

In 1956, Elvis Presley's double-sided hit "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" hit the number one spot on the pop music charts. It stayed in that position for eleven weeks.

Elvis' leave was extended for five more days.

Elvis attended a windup party at the Polynesian Culture Center before he returned to the mainland the following day.

Principal photography for Speedway was completed.

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas.

funeral services were held for Elvis Presley at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 75-thousand mourners surrounded the estate.