Today, on 30 March in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the El Dorado High School Auditorium, El Dorado, Arkansas.

Elvis performed at the Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Elvis bought a Colt Python from a gun shop in Mississippi.

Filming of the MGM documentary began with a simulated recording session of the just-completed songs.

Elvis performed at the Rapides Parish Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, and Felton continued with recording songs.