Day By Day

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May 24, 1956

Elvis flew to the next gig with Gene Smith and Tom Diskin while the band drove again.
Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium Arena, Kansas City, Missouri. However, there was a big riot and DJ's drums and Bill's bass were smashed, while DJ himself was thrown into the orchestra pit.
The next day the paper wrote: "Elvis Presley flees to car after 20 minutes on stage."
At 4.35 Elvis flew to Detroit.

May 24, 1959

Elvis had a meeting with Currie Grant, an airman whom Vernon and Lamar had already met in Wiesbaden.

May 24, 1965

Principal photography began on Frankie And Johnny.

May 24, 1967

Elvis bought Priscilla a special Happy Birthday charm with rubies and sapphires.

May 24, 1970

Elvis held a surprise party at Graceland for Priscilla's birthday.

May 24, 1972

Elvis flew to Las Vegas where he would stay until the weekend to attend Glen Campbell's show at the Hilton.

May 24, 1977

Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Augusta, Maine.