Today, on 7 January in Elvis History

There was a small tornado ripping through Tupelo at 5:00 a.m. Gladys and Elvis were scared and hid in a storm cellar.

The Presley's left Lauderdale Courts, and moved to 698 Saffarans Street, where they would remain for less than 3 months.

Elvis performed at the High School Auditorium, Midland, Texas. Elvis appeared with other Louisiana Hayride stars before a crowd of more than 1,600.

Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. Elvis and Red West flew in to Shreveport for a bill that included George Jones.