Today, on 9 September in Elvis History

Elvis made his appearance in Katz Drug Store, Memphis. There was the opening of a new shopping center and Elvis caused a huge crowd of teenagers. George Klein, Elvis' former classmate at Humes High School was present too.

Elvis performed at the McComb High School Auditorium, McComb, Mississippi.

Elvis performed at the Ed Sullivan Show, CBS Studios, Los Angeles, for the very first time. Since Sullivan himself had had a car accident in August, Elvis was hosted by Charles Laughton in New York City. More than 80 % of the national viewers watched Elvis' live performance of Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Ready Teddy and Hound Dog.

Elvis and Anita Wood took a train to Memphis.

Elvis rented a house at 525 Perugia Way in Bel Air, Beverly Hills. The owner of the house was Ali Kahn, and Elvis rented it for $1,400 per month. This was all due to several incidents at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Elvis stayed here off and on for the next 5 years.

Elvis flew to Phoenix for a 6 city tour arranged by the Colonel and the tour started in the Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona. MGM filmed parts of this performance.

Elvis travelled to Los Angeles.

Elvis and Sheila spent 5 days in Palm Springs together before Elvis had to leave for Memphis.