Today, on 19 March in Elvis History

Elvis left Precision Tool, where he was not happy with either the work or the razzing he was forced to put up with because of the length of his hair.

Elvis performed at the Grand Prize Jamboree, Eagles Hall, Houston, Texas.

Elvis performed at the Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina.

Elvis went to see the home his parents found earlier that week. As soon as he had seen Graceland he made a $1,000 deposit toward its purchase for himself and his parents.

Elvis rented the Rainbow Rollerdrome for a roller-skating war with the guys.

Elvis stayed the night at the Anchor Hotel in Nashville and went into the studio again from 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and recorded 4 songs, including: "She's Not You".

Elvis flew to Las Vegas for the weekend.

Elvis was discharged from the hospital and Barbara Leigh flew back to California, while Joyce Bova arrived from Washington to accompany Elvis to Memphis.

Jessie Presley. Elvis' grandfather, died of a heart attack in Louisville. Elvis did not attend the funeral.

Elvis performed at the Middle Tennessee State University Athletic Center, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Elvis performed at the Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tennessee.