December 30, On this day in Elvis history

December 30, 1957The album "Elvis' Christmas Album" hit #1 in the U.S.December 30, 1958Elvis received a letter from the Colonel that there were rumors in the press about parties at the hotel. The Colonel cautioned Elvis to maintain a low profile.December 30, 1966Elvis purchased another horse, along with a great deal of equipment for riding.December 30, 1969There were a lot of fireworks delivered at Graceland for the New Year's Eve party.December 30, 1970- Elvis returned to Washington D.C. with 8 friends, including ex-sheriff Bill Morris, for a visit to the headquarters of the National Sheriffs Association. Elvis took out memberships for everyone to that they would all be eligible for automatic life insurance policies. Morris had also promised to arrange for an appointment with J. Edgar Hoover, but once again this failed. However, the group did go on a special tour at the FBI headquarters the next day.AND- "Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 1" hit #21 in the U.K.AND- The Elvis Presley album "Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1" hit #49 in the U.K.December 30, 1971Priscilla and Lisa Marie flew back to Los Angeles. Following their departure, Elvis announced to everyone that Priscilla was leaving him. She hadn't told him why, he said, simply that she no longer loved him.December 30, 1973Elvis got a house call from the podiatrist who had helped him a couple of days before with an ingrown toenail.December 30, 1974Elvis sent the Colonel a telegram: "Dear Colonel, I appreciate your signing any papers necessary for me while I am recuperating. The best from all the boys and myself. Happy New Year, Elvis."December 30, 1975Elvis left for Pontiac, Michigan around midnight.December 30, 1976Elvis performed at Omni, Atlanta, Georgia.