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Fact #84626

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Short story:

Elvis Presley's first live show since being demobbed from the army is a charity concert in Ellis Auditorium, Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The show features guest appearances by Boots Randolph, Floyd Cramer and Georgie Jessel. Local authorities declare this to be 'Elvis Presley Day'. Elvis also attends a luncheon in the Clardige Hotel, Memphis.

Full article:

DJ Fontana (Presley's drummer) : The one in Memphis was a benefit for some organisation and that was great.