Today, on 7 August in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis.

First Elvis performed at the Magnolia Gardens, Houston (afternoon show) and then at the Cook's Hoedown, Houston.

Elvis performed at the Florida Theater, St. Petersburg, Florida at 3:30, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Principal photography began for Paradise Hawaiian Style.

Rehearsals for TTWII with the entire show moved to the main stage of the showroom. For the first time Joe Guercio worked with Elvis and was leading the orchestra,

Because the entire group had come directly from performing in Tahoe, the rehearsals were held for just three days at the Hilton showroom, beginning today.

Elvis' chow suffered from a kidney ailment and couldn't be moved to the West Boylston veterinary hospital, so the whole party remained at the Ritz for two more days before continuing.