February 12 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

1955

Elvis performed in “The Legion Hut”, Carlsbad, New Mexico.

1956

Elvis and the band leaves New York at 7.30 AM to Norfolk, Virginia,
where they performed in “The Monticello Auditorium” at 2.30, 5.00 and 8.00 PM

1970

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas at 8.30 PM and midnight

1971

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.

1972

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

1973

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

1977

Elvis performed at the Sportatorium, Hollywood, Florida.
The crowd was 15500 and Elvis wore Chief suit with the second belt.
Elvis insisted that Ginger accompanied him on this first tour of the year.
The highlights of the show for the most part remained the great dramatic displays,
Unchained Melody, Hurt and How Great Thou Art. This was David Briggs’ last tour,
who didn’t know how much Elvis knew about his relationship with Linda,
but he found out when Elvis pulled the plug on his electronic keyboard toward the end of
the tour.