Elvis - August 15

1955

Elvis met Colonel Tom Parker, Bob Neal and Vernon in Memphis.
The Colonel becomes a "Special advisor".

1957

Elvis asked Steve Sholes to hire Millie Kirkham for his next session.

1958

The funeral of Gladys was held at Graceland at 3.30 p.m. and Elvis and Vernon almost
collapsed.

1965

Elvis, Vernon and the Colonel visited the USS Arizona.

1969

During the engagement in Vegas Elvis entertained friends and other in
his suite after the late show.
He sung with the Imperials as often as he could and with friends like Tom Jones.

1970

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas

1971

Elvis performed at the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas. The show was shortened due to
Elvis' illness, which he complained about the night before.

1972

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas

1973

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas

1975

Elvis canceled his lease on the Fairchild plane and bought a Jet Commander
in its place at a cost of $508,000. Later in the evening Elvis left Memphis for Las Vegas,
 but the plane was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Dallas because Elvis had
difficulty breathing. After resting for several hours in a motel, he continued the trip.

1977

Elvis was planning to leave to begin a tour which would start in Portland.
He woke at about 4.00 p.m. He watched television until 10.30 p.m.
Then he left for his dentist appointment.