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Today in Elvis History

Evin "Elvis" Breen-Presley

A daily burst of Elvis magic! "Today in Elvis History" brings you fast, fun, and fascinating moments from the King"s life—one date at a time. Whether you"re an Elvis superfan or just curious, you"ll get your daily dose of rock "n" roll royalty in under 3 minutes.

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July 24th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/24

It's July 24, and on this day in 1973, Elvis faced frustration during recording sessions at Stax Studio in Memphis. Dissatisfied with the sound of the tracks from the previous days and upon learning that his personal microphone had been stolen, Elvis walked out of the studio. This incident highlighted the growing tensions and difficulties he was experiencing during this period. Additionally, in 1967, around this time, longtime friend and Memphis Mafia member Jerry Schilling flew into town to

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July 23rd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/23

It's July twenty-third, and on this day in 1955, a pivotal conference call took place involving Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis's then-manager Bob Neal, Parker's partner Hank Snow, and assistant Tom Diskin. They discussed transitioning Elvis from Sun Records to a major label and arranging bookings for Elvis on a proposed Hank Snow weekly television show. At this meeting, Parker and Snow agreed to invest \$10,000 toward these efforts, marking a significant step in Elvis’s rising career. On July

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July 22nd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/22

It's July twenty-second, and on this day in 1968, principal photography began for the film *Charro* at Apacheland Movie Ranch in Apache Junction, Arizona. In 1970, Elvis returned to Los Angeles. By July twenty-first, 1973, after completing tour dates, Elvis was back in Memphis for recording sessions at Stax Studio near Graceland. However, Elvis was late to the sessions, and the musicians were taken aback by his changed appearance and demeanor. Nashville drummer Jerry Carrigan recalled it was the

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July 21st in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/21

It's July twenty-first, and on this day in 1955, Elvis performed at the Silver Moon Club in Newport, Arkansas. Fast forward to 1960, Elvis earned his first-degree black belt in karate, marking the beginning of his serious commitment to martial arts. In 1971, Elvis opened his first engagement at the High Sierra Room in the Sahara Tahoe Hotel in Stateline, Nevada. The shows, held twice nightly at 8 PM and midnight, featured a then-extravagant \$15 minimum cover charge, breaking all previous attendance

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July 20th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/20

It's July twentieth, and on this day in 1955, Elvis performed at the Cape Arena Building in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Just a year earlier, on July nineteenth, 1954, Elvis’s first professional single 45, “That’s All Right” backed with “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” was released. The record quickly gained traction, with one of the earliest known sales to fifteen-year-old Eldene Beard at Charlie’s Blues Record Shop in Memphis. *Billboard* praised Elvis as “a potent new chanter,” and by the end of that month,

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July 19th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/19

It's July nineteenth, and on this day in 1954, Elvis's debut single "That's All Right," backed with "Blue Moon of Kentucky," was officially released by Sun Records. The record quickly gained popularity, selling about 20,000 copies and marking the true beginning of Elvis's recording career. Looking back a day earlier to July eighteenth, 1953, a young Elvis dropped by the Memphis Recording Service, part of Sun Records, to record two ballads—"My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin." At

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July 18th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/18

It's July eighteenth, and on this day in 1969, Elvis began rehearsals for his upcoming opening night in Las Vegas, marking a key moment as he prepared to return to live performance after years away from the stage. Looking back to July seventeenth, 1958, Elvis was in army training at Fort Hood, Texas. During a weekend visit to Dallas with his friend Eddie Fadal, a local disc jockey, Elvis and his group were turned away from the Dallas Sheraton Hotel because they “had no luggage.” They instead rented

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July 17th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/17

It's July seventeenth, and on this day in 1954, Elvis performed at the Bon Air Club in Memphis with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, playing the two songs they knew well enough to perform live. Fast forward to 1970, Elvis took a five-day break, flying to Palm Springs for some rest. In 1975, he gave a performance at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. Meanwhile, on July sixteenth, 1974, Elvis was taking it easy in Memphis, spending time with Sandra Zancan, whom he had previously

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July 16th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/16

It’s July sixteenth, and on this day in 1966… Production began on Elvis Presley’s twenty-fourth film, *Double Trouble*, at MGM Studios in Culver City. Although the movie is set in England and Belgium, all of Elvis’s scenes were filmed on sound stages using backdrops and rear projections, with one scene shot in Long Beach Harbor standing in for Antwerp’s docks. The film is known for its continuity errors, including a disappearing luggage rack in one hotel room scene. Interestingly, Elvis’s cousin

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July 15th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/15

It’s July fifteenth, and on this day in 1969… Elvis Presley assembled a new band in preparation for his upcoming Las Vegas engagement. He hired blues guitarist James Burton as band leader—a seasoned musician known for his role on *Ozzie and Harriet*. Burton brought in pianist Larry Muhoberac, drummer Ronnie Tutt, bassist Jerry Scheff, and rhythm guitarist John Wilkinson. Elvis also enlisted vocal groups the Imperials and the Sweet Inspirations, creating the lineup that would power his triumphant

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July 14th in Elvis History

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2025/07/14

It’s July fourteenth, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley flew to Las Vegas with Linda Thompson and resumed medical care under Dr. Ghanem, marking a period of increased health concerns for the King. Just the day before, on July thirteenth, Vernon Presley made the difficult decision to fire three longtime members of Elvis’s entourage—Sonny West, Red West, and karate expert Dave Hebler—citing financial belt tightening amid ongoing tensions within the group. The abrupt dismissals shocked those

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July 13th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/13

It's July thirteenth, and on this day in 1977… Elvis gave his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, a Triumph sports car. Just weeks before his passing, this extravagant gift reflected Elvis’s ongoing generosity and flair for romantic gestures—even as his health declined. The gesture stood out among many he had made over the years, offering a glimpse into the private world of the King during his final summer.

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July 12th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/12

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July 11th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/11

It’s July eleventh, and on this day in 1954… Elvis Presley, along with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, recorded the iconic song “Mystery Train” at Sun Records. This session followed closely on the heels of his breakthrough recordings and helped further establish the raw, electrifying sound that would soon captivate the nation. Just the night before, DJs Uncle Richard on KWEM and Dewey Phillips on WHBQ gave “Blue Moon of Kentucky” and “That’s All Right” their first airplay, sparking the buzz that would

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July 10th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/10

It’s July tenth, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley and his girlfriend June Juanico took a day trip to New Orleans with friends, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation amid Elvis’s rapidly rising fame. Just a year later, on this day in 1957, Elvis arranged a private midnight screening of his film *Loving You* exclusively for his parents and Anita Wood, sharing an intimate moment away from the spotlight. Meanwhile, in 1965, Elvis’s eighteenth film, *Tickle Me*, opened nationwide to mixed

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July 9th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/09

It’s July ninth, and on this day in 1954… riding the wave of excitement from the radio debut of “That’s All Right,” Elvis Presley returned to Sun Studio with Scotty Moore and Bill Black to record the B-side. The trio laid down their energetic take on Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” transforming the bluegrass classic into a rocking companion to their first hit. This session completed Elvis’s debut single and cemented the raw, genre-blending sound that would help ignite the rock and roll

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July 8th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/08

It’s July eighth, and on this day in 1954… Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips played Elvis Presley’s debut single, “That’s All Right,” for the very first time on WHBQ radio. The song instantly caught the ears of local listeners, prompting a flood of phone calls to the station. Meanwhile, Elvis—too nervous to listen—was at the movies. When Dewey decided to interview him live on air, Elvis’s parents had to track him down and bring him to the station. Still unaware he was already on the microphone, Elvis

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July 7th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/07

It’s July seventh, and on this day in 1954… Sam Phillips, fresh from recording Elvis Presley’s explosive version of “That’s All Right,” took an acetate of the track to local Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips. Dewey agreed to play it the following evening on his *Red, Hot and Blue* radio show. That decision would launch not just a song, but a seismic shift in American music. The world hadn’t heard Elvis on the radio yet—but by this time tomorrow, it would never be the same.

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July 6th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/06

It’s July sixth, and on this day in 1954… Elvis Presley returned to Sun Studio with Scotty Moore and Bill Black to record the second song for what would become his debut single. Just the night before, they had captured lightning in a bottle with “That’s All Right.” Now they needed a B-side. The trio settled on a hopped-up version of Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” transforming the bluegrass waltz into a driving rockabilly tune. The pairing of these two songs marked the official beginning of

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July 5th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/05

It’s July fifth, and on this day in 1954… Elvis Presley, along with guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, walked into Sun Studio after a long day at work. During a break in their otherwise uneventful rehearsal, Elvis spontaneously launched into a blues tune—Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s “That’s All Right.” Sam Phillips, listening from the control room, immediately recognized something special. He had them run it again, this time recording it. That spontaneous moment marked the birth of Elvis’s

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