Monday March 24 , 2014 On This Day In The Life Of Elvis (photo info at the end of post ) March 24, 1956 Due to a snowstorm Elvis and the band arrived too late in New York, where they stayed at the Warwick Hotel. The $185 EP initial ring which Elvis had bought the week before was delivered to him by jeweler Benny Kaplan. At 8:00 p.m. Elvis performed at the Stage Show, CBS Studio. Because of Carl Perkins accident the day before, Elvis chose not to perform Blue Suede Shoes. Instead he did Money Honey and his big hit Heartbreak Hotel. March 24, 1958 Accompanied by Anita and his parents Elvis reported to the draft board at 6.35 a.m. Elvis was assigned serial number 53 310 761 and after his physical he was put in charge of the group, which would be taking an army bus to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. During this bus trip Elvis would meet Rex Mansfield, who would become one of his closest army friends. March 24, 1977 Elvis performed at the Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas. On this tour Elvis wardrobe was limited to 2 jumpsuits that he could fit into. Photo : Elvis being inducted into the United States Army March 24 , 1958 ~Sharyn
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