Today, on 8 July in Elvis History

Dewey Philips played the acetate which Sam brought him earlier and he got lots of requests to play the song over and over again. However, Elvis didn't hear that, because he was at the movies, too nervous to stay in the house. When his parents received a call from Dewey, they went to the cinema and sent Elvis to the studio where he had a conversation with Dewey, not knowing he was already on the air.

Elvis went on his first date with Anita Wood, but all the boys went along.

Elvis reported to National General for preproduction of his new film, Charro.

Elvis flew to Los Angeles then on to Palm Springs for a few days.

Elvis flew to Oklahoma City to begin his 3rd tour of the year. He performed at the Myriad Convention Center Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.