Today, on 18 May in Elvis History

Elvis performed at the High Sierra Room, Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada, where he opened this engagement with 2 cocktail shows.

Elvis performed at the American Legion Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.

Elvis performed at the Forum, Wichita, Kansas at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.

After hearing the news about Elvis' stay in the hospital, Lamar Fike drove straight from Texas to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, where Elvis was staying.

Throughout the week Elvis had script rehearsals at the studio.

The group went to the Fairgrounds again and ate and drunk for more than $100.

Elvis and Priscilla flew to Hawaii for a vacation with Lisa Marie, Charlie Hodge, the Gambills and the Esposito's.

Elvis and the group returned from Hawaii to Los Angeles.

In Nashville 3 more gospels were recorded, including He Touched Me, which would be the title of the album.