Today, on 20 October in Elvis History

There was a note in the Press - Scimitar, stating that Elvis was on the Louisiana Hayride, although Elvis' contract with the Hayride had not been finalized yet.

Elvis did two shows on this day. First he appeared at the Brooklyn High School Auditorium, Cleveland at 1:30 p.m. This show was put together by Bill Randle, the DJ from of Cleveland. According to Randle there was made a film of this appearance but the footage has never been located. The second gig that day was at St. Michael's Hall, Cleveland at 8:00 p.m. Again hosted by Randle and according to him the show was a real success. Elvis broke the strings of his guitar and even smashed it on the floor, while the audience went wild. There was even police assistance to get Elvis out of the hall. Gladys and Vernon Presley signed a telegram provided by Tom Diskin granting Colonel Parker "sole and exclusive" representation of their son.

At the Schwartz and Ableser Jewelry Elvis signed for 2 diamond rings and 10 more TCB pendants.

Elvis performed at the Notre Dame University Athletic and Convention Center, South Bed, Indiana.