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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 4th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/07/04

It’s July fourth, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley returned to Memphis by train and spent the afternoon with his family and girlfriend Barbara Hearn at his home on Audubon Drive. That evening, he performed a special Independence Day concert at Russwood Park, a charity benefit sponsored by the Memphis Press-Scimitar. The show drew a massive crowd and marked one of Elvis’s most celebrated hometown appearances during his meteoric rise. Fresh off his national TV appearances and chart-topping

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July 3rd in Elvis History

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2025/07/03

It’s July second, and on this day in 1963… Elvis Presley arrived in Hollywood to begin work on *Viva Las Vegas*, his fifteenth film. Originally titled *The Only Girl in Town*, the movie paired Elvis with rising star Ann-Margret, whose chemistry with Elvis sparked an off-screen romance as well. Their closeness quickly drew attention—not just from Elvis’s entourage, but from gossip magazines and newspapers, including a headline in the *Memphis Press-Scimitar* that read, “It Looks Like Romance For

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July 2nd in Elvis History

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2025/07/02

It’s July second, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley walked into RCA Studios in New York City and took full control of the recording session for the first time in his career. What followed would become one of the most iconic moments in rock and roll history. Over the course of the day, Elvis recorded “Hound Dog,” pushing through 31 takes to get it just right. He also recorded “Don’t Be Cruel,” a track that would pair with “Hound Dog” as a groundbreaking double A-side single, and “Any Way You

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July 1st in Elvis History

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2025/07/01

It’s July first, and on this day in 1955… “Elvis Prestley,” as a newspaper ad misspelled it, performed at the Casino Club in Plaquemine, Louisiana, playing a single show that ran from 8:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Admission was \$1.50, and the club’s owner, Lou Millet, along with his band the Melody Makers, shared the bill. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Elvis’s manager Bob Neal flew to Nashville to meet with Colonel Tom Parker. That meeting resulted in Neal signing an exclusive contract with Hank Snow

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June 30th in Elvis History

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2025/06/30

It’s June thirtieth, and on this day in 1954… tragedy struck the gospel world when R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles of The Blackwood Brothers were killed in a plane crash in Clanton, Alabama—just two weeks after winning first place on the *Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts Show*. Cecil Blackwood stepped in to lead the group, leaving an opening in their affiliated younger act, The Songfellows. The group offered the spot to Elvis Presley, but he had just begun recording with Sun Records and turned it down

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June 29th in Elvis History

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2025/06/29

It’s June twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley arrived in New York City to begin rehearsals for his upcoming appearance on *The Steve Allen Show*. At the rehearsal hall in midtown Manhattan, Elvis was greeted by Colonel Tom Parker and representatives from the William Morris Agency, along with Steve Allen and co-stars Andy Griffith and Imogene Coca. Elvis and Griffith, already acquainted from earlier shows in Florida, caught up before the run-through. This appearance would become one

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June 28th in Elvis History

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2025/06/28

It’s June twenty-eighth, and on this day in 1962… while home in Memphis for the summer, Elvis Presley acquired his most notorious pet—Scatter the chimpanzee. Originally a TV performer in Memphis, Scatter quickly became a fixture in Elvis’s Hollywood home, known for his wild antics and party tricks, including his fondness for peeking under women’s dresses. Alan Fortas often chauffeured Scatter around town, letting the chimp wear a driver’s cap and pose behind the wheel at stop signs. But Scatter’s

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June 27th in Elvis History

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2025/06/27

It’s June twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1954… Elvis Presley got his first real shot at Sun Records. Marion Keisker, assistant to Sam Phillips, urged her boss to give the young man with the sideburns a chance to try out a new song from Nashville publisher Red Wortham. Elvis hurried to the studio and spent the afternoon working on “Without You,” but couldn’t deliver a usable take. Still, Sam Phillips saw something in him. A few days later, during another session, Elvis would spontaneously break

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June 26th in Elvis History

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2025/06/26

It’s June twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1909… Andreas Cornelius van Kuijk was born in Breda, Holland. The man who would later become known as Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s lifelong manager, immigrated illegally to the United States in 1929, reinventing himself as a native of Huntington, West Virginia. After serving in the U.S. Army, Parker launched a colorful career in carnivals and fairs, eventually managing artists like Eddy Arnold and Hank Snow. In 1956, he took on Elvis Presley as a

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June 25th in Elvis History

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2025/06/25

It’s June twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1977… Elvis Presley arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the early morning hours to perform what would become the second-to-last concert of his life. Earlier in the day, he quietly visited a University of Cincinnati class taught by Bill Randle—the DJ who helped launch Elvis’s career in the North back in 1955. Frustrated with a broken air conditioner at his hotel, Elvis relocated to the familiar Netherland Hotel just hours before showtime. That evening, he

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June 24th in Elvis History

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2025/06/24

It’s June twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1972… Elvis Presley returned to Memphis for a summer break at Graceland following a multi-city tour. Rumors were swirling about an impending divorce between Elvis and Priscilla, fueled by reports of her relationship with karate instructor Mike Stone. Meanwhile, Elvis was seen at the Memphian Theater for a midnight movie, accompanied by actress and Memphis native Cybill Shephard. The pair were rumored to have first dated years earlier, when Elvis was

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June 23rd in Elvis History

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2025/06/23

It’s June twenty-third, and on this day in 1963… Elvis Presley took the first steps toward creating a place of peace and reflection at Graceland by commissioning the Meditation Garden. At Elvis’s request, Marty Lacker arranged for Bernard Grenadier to design the space. What began as a personal retreat quickly became one of Elvis’s most cherished places on the property. In time, the Meditation Garden would become the final resting place for Elvis, his mother Gladys, his father Vernon, and his

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June 22nd in Elvis History

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2025/06/22

It’s June twenty-second, and on this day in 1964… principal photography began on Elvis Presley’s film *Girl Happy*. The production drew high-profile visitors to the set, including actor George Hamilton and Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The visit added a touch of political and Hollywood prestige to the lighthearted beach movie, which would go on to become one of Elvis’s most commercially successful films of the 1960s.

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June 21st in Elvis History

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2025/06/21

It’s June twenty-first, and on this day in 1961… Elvis Presley began a recording session at RCA’s studios in Nashville, laying down tracks that would appear on the *Pot Luck* album. Songs recorded included “Kiss Me Quick,” “That’s Someone You Never Forget,” and “I’m Yours.” The session featured Elvis’s trusted Nashville crew: Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, and Neal Matthews on guitar; Bob Moore on bass; Floyd Cramer and Gordon Stoker on piano; Boots Randolph on saxophone; and vocal backing from the

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June 20th in Elvis History

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2025/06/20

It’s June twentieth, and on this day in 1956… the *Memphis World*, an African-American newspaper, reported that Elvis Presley had quietly defied segregation laws by attending the Fairgrounds amusement park on a night designated for Black patrons only. The move was seen as a sign of solidarity by many in Memphis’s Black community, who already recognized the deep influence of Black artists on Elvis’s music. While some, including Colonel Tom Parker, feared backlash, RCA executive Larry Kanaga dismissed

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June 19th in Elvis History

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2025/06/19

It’s June nineteenth, and on this day in 1959… Vernon Presley returned to Memphis from Germany to handle family business, including renewing the license plates on Elvis’s fleet of luxury cars. But it wasn’t the paperwork that drew attention—it was the mysterious woman on his arm. Dee Stanley, a stylish, blue-eyed blonde unfamiliar to the Memphis press and public, caused quite a stir. Rumors quickly spread, with many wondering whether she was connected to Elvis or Vernon. The truth would emerge

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June 18th in Elvis History

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2025/06/18

It’s June eighteenth, and on this day in 1964… *Viva Las Vegas* opened in theaters across the United States. Though its release schedule was unusual—first premiering months earlier in the Far East, then in Italy, and only later in America—the film quickly became a hit. It marked Elvis Presley’s fifteenth movie and his first on-screen pairing with Ann-Margret, whose chemistry with Elvis helped elevate the film's appeal. *Viva Las Vegas* eventually reached number fourteen on *Variety*’s list of

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June 17th in Elvis History

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2025/06/17

It’s June seventeenth, and on this day in 1933… Vernon Elvis Presley and Gladys Love Smith hitchhiked twenty miles from Tupelo to Pontotoc, Mississippi, to elope. Seventeen-year-old Vernon claimed to be twenty-one on the marriage license, while Gladys, nineteen, gave her age as seventeen to meet the legal requirement. They were married by circuit court clerk J.M. Gates. The young couple lived with relatives until Gladys became pregnant with twins, prompting Vernon to borrow \$180 to build a modest

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June 16th in Elvis History

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2025/06/16

It’s June sixteenth, and on this day in 1976… the growing isolation surrounding Elvis Presley became undeniable. Even Colonel Tom Parker couldn’t reach him. Parker wrote a letter expressing his concern, noting that he hadn’t heard from anyone—not Sonny, not staff, not Elvis himself. By this point, most of Elvis’s inner circle had splintered. Joe Esposito was living in California, Lamar Fike had relocated to Nashville, Jerry Schilling was gone, and Elvis’s relationships with Red and Sonny West had

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June 15th in Elvis History

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2025/06/15

It’s June fifteenth, and on this day in 1961… *Wild in the Country*, Elvis Presley’s seventh film, premiered in Memphis. Based on a novel by J.R. Salamanca, the film marked a more dramatic turn for Elvis, and proceeds from the premiere were donated to local charities. Elvis didn’t attend the event himself—Colonel Parker famously said, “Unless we can do our show, we don’t go.” Instead, Elvis later took a group of family and friends to see the movie privately. Critics were not kind: *Variety* called

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