May 29th in Elvis History

It's May 29th, and on this day in 1955, Elvis performed two shows in Texas—an afternoon performance at the North Side Coliseum in Fort Worth and an evening show at the Sportatorium in Dallas. These concerts were part of his busy schedule during his rise to fame. Fast forward to 1963, on this day, Elvis made an interesting choice as Priscilla graduated high school. Instead of attending the ceremony, he waited for her in his car and brought her back to Graceland, where a special graduation party had been arranged for her. Then, in 1967, Elvis and Priscilla hosted a second wedding reception at Graceland for friends and family, complete with green and white decorations, a cake from Monte's Catering Service, and music by Tony Barrasso. After the event, Elvis went to the Memphian Theater to unwind with a movie. These milestones reflect key moments in both Elvis's career and personal life, showing his busy performance schedule and unique personal decisions.