Today, on 27 August in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis, where at this point, Elvis, Scotty and Bill became a regular attraction with solid weekend bookings for the next three months.

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport.

Elvis left by train for the West Coast at 11:00 p.m.

Elvis was visited by the Beatles at 10:00 p.m. at his Perugia Way home.

Elvis continued to spend time at the ranch but instead of horseback riding he had found a new hobby: target shooting.

Elvis threw a buffet dinner for cast and crew of Charro at 6:00 p.m. at the Goldwyn Studios. Then he went to Las Vegas for a brief stay at the Aladdin Hotel.

Elvis performed at the Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, which is the beginning of his sixth tour