Today, on 12 November in Elvis History

At 2:00 p.m. Elvis and other Hayride artists appeared at the opening of a new mill at Carthage Milling Company, Texas. Later that day Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport and was called the most promising C & W Artist by Billboard's Annual Disc Jockey Poll.

Elvis rented a Cadillac from Hertz for $139.

Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Seattle, Washington.

Elvis performed at the Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas.

Elvis performed at the Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, California at 5:00 p.m.