Day By Day

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April 12, 1956

Elvis performed at the Armory, Albuquerque, New Mexico, at 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. where he was greeted with a scream from the audience that almost split the roof. Afterwards, in the dressing room, Elvis declared: "It Makes me want to cry. How does all this happen to me?" He then showed off his horseshoe diamond ring (!) and boasted that he owned 40 suits and 27 pair of shoes.

April 12, 1959

There was an open house at Elvis' barracks, and it was Elvis' job to drive visitors around the camp in a truck.

April 12, 1972

Elvis performed at the Fair Grounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana.

April 12, 1974

Elvis returned to Memphis, where he would remain until the start of his May tour. He attended the movies almost every night and played racquetball with Dr. Nick a lot.