Today, on 9 August in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the Rodeo Arena, Henderson, Texas.

Elvis performed at the Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, Florida at 8:00 p.m. with a 10:15 show added by demand.

While Gladys was transported to the hospital Elvis completed his Advanced Tank Training.

Elvis performed at the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas.

Elvis attended the Grizzlies' second game. After the game Elvis invited Jo Cathy to fly with him to Meachem Field, but when she turned him down he took another girl to take her place and flew to Palm Springs where they remained for three days.