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Mar 23, 1956

Elvis Presley sends a telegram from Richmond, Virginia, to Carl Perkins at General Hospital in Dover, Delaware, where he's recovering from a car accident: "Our wishes are for a speedy recovery for you and the boys"

Mar 24, 1956

Elvis Presley makes his sixth and final appearance on The Dorsey Brothers' "Stage Show," performing "Heartbreak Hotel"

Mar 26, 1956

Elvis Presley begins a three-day screen test for movie producer Hal Wallis in Los Angeles. He sings "Blue Suede Shoes" and reads dialogue from "The Rainmaker" with actor Frank Faylen

Mar 31, 1956

Elvis Presley makes his final regular appearance on The Louisiana Hayride, although he does return to the show for one week in December

Apr 3, 1956

Elvis Presley appears on NBC's "The Milton Berle Show" from the deck of the U.S.S. Hancock in San Diego. He sings "Shake, Rattle And Roll," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Heartbreak Hotel," and Berle repeatedly calls him Elvin during a comedy sketch

Apr 6, 1956

Elvis Presley signs a three-picture deal with Paramount Pictures for $450,000

Apr 11, 1956

Elvis Presley records with The Jordanaires for the first time, after a flight in which his plane developed engine trouble. They do only one song, "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," in the Nashville session

Apr 12, 1956

Elvis Presley plays two shows at the Armory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the bill with Faron Young. Attending is a local guitar player: Glen Campbell

Apr 13, 1956

Elvis Presley begins four shows spread over three days at San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium. Attending one of the shows: future Texas Tornado Doug Sahm. Guitarist Scotty Moore says the dates mark the first time that the band cannot hear itself

Apr 23, 1956

Elvis Presley makes his Las Vegas debut, with Shecky Green and the Freddy Martin Orchestra, at the New Frontier Hotel. Reaction is so negative, his four-week booking ends after two weeks

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