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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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December 11th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/11

It's December eleventh, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley ran out of gas in his brand-new Cadillac Seville and was quickly mobbed by fans. That same day, Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long awarded Elvis the honorary title of Louisiana Colonel—the same symbolic rank held by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It was a moment that blended Presley’s growing national fame with Southern recognition, cementing his rising status not just as a performer, but as a cultural figure of honor in the region that

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December 10th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/10

It's December tenth, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley returned to Stax Studios in Memphis for a weeklong recording session. To avoid the technical issues that had plagued earlier efforts, RCA brought in its mobile recording truck and a team of four engineers. The session began at 9:00 p.m. and ran until 4:30 in the morning, yielding two completed masters. It marked a determined effort by Elvis and his team to regain creative control and produce polished tracks under better conditions.

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December 9th in Elvis History

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2025/12/09

It's December ninth, and on this day in 1955… Elvis Presley performed twice in Swifton, Arkansas. First, he appeared at the local high school alongside Johnny Cash, and later that night, he took the stage at the B\&I Club. During that evening performance, Elvis introduced a brand-new song to the crowd—*Heartbreak Hotel*—and boldly declared, “It’s gonna be my first hit.” Just weeks later, the song would launch him into superstardom.

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December 8th in Elvis History

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2025/12/08

It's December eighth, and on this day in 1970… Elvis Presley went on a generous shopping spree in Los Angeles, purchasing a house for his close friend Joe Esposito and Joe’s wife, along with Mercedes-Benz cars for himself, Jerry Schilling, and Barbara Leigh. The extravagant gesture highlighted not only Elvis’s wealth, but also his deep loyalty to those in his inner circle, showering friends with life-changing gifts just because he could.

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December 7th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/07

It's December seventh, and on this day in 1955… Elvis Presley performed four shows at the Lyric Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana, earning \$1,000 for the day. Tom Diskin reported to Colonel Parker that Elvis was improving with every performance, electrifying the crowd, though he still needed to work on pacing his act. The intense schedule and growing feedback marked a period of rapid growth as Elvis honed the stage presence that would soon captivate the world.

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December 6th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/06

It's December sixth, and on this day in 1959… Elvis Presley began bi-weekly karate lessons with Jurgen Seydel, widely recognized as the father of German karate. Stationed in Germany during his military service, Elvis took a serious interest in martial arts, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion. These early lessons marked the beginning of a discipline that would influence both his physical routine and stage performance for the rest of his career.

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December 5th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/05

It's December fifth, and on this day in 1970… Elvis Presley attended the wedding of his longtime friend George Klein to Barbara Little at the International Hotel in Las Vegas. Ever the loyal companion, Elvis arranged for his father Vernon and stepmother Dee to join the celebration, underscoring the deep personal connections he maintained with those closest to him—even amid the glitz of Vegas and the pressures of fame.

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December 4th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/04

It's December fourth, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley dropped by Sun Studio in Memphis, where Carl Perkins was in the middle of a recording session. What followed became one of the most legendary moments in rock and roll history. Elvis joined Carl and Jerry Lee Lewis for an impromptu jam session, and Sam Phillips had the foresight to roll tape. Later dubbed the “Million Dollar Quartet,” this spontaneous gathering captured the raw energy of three future legends at the dawn of their

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December 3rd in Elvis History

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2025/12/03

It's December third, and on this day in 1968… *Singer Presents Elvis*, the NBC television special now famously known as the '68 Comeback Special, aired at 9:00 p.m. Capturing an astounding 42% of the national TV audience, it became NBC’s highest-rated broadcast of the year. Critics may have been split, but the viewers had spoken loud and clear—Elvis was back. The show reignited his performing career and reestablished him as a dynamic force in music and pop culture.

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December 2nd in Elvis History

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2025/12/02

It's December second, and on this day in 1968… Elvis Presley was photographed in Beverly Hills the day after the broadcast of his legendary NBC television special, commonly known as the ’68 Comeback Special. Still riding high from the critical and fan acclaim, Elvis appeared confident, stylish, and reenergized—marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in his career.

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December 1st in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/12/01

It's December first, and on this day in 1957… Elvis Presley donated \$1,050 to ensure that every student at his alma mater, Humes High School, could attend the E.H. Crump Memorial Football Game for the Blind. His gift covered the cost of tickets for all 1,400 students, reflecting both his deep connection to his Memphis roots and his generosity toward causes benefiting the blind—a recurring theme in his charitable giving throughout his career.

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November 30th in Elvis History

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2025/11/30

It's November thirtieth, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley performed at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California. It was one of his stronger shows of the tour, with several in his inner circle noting a noticeable lift in his energy. Linda Thompson had recently departed, and Ginger Alden was now present at the concert. Later that night, Elvis confided to his spiritual advisor Larry Geller that he felt genuinely inspired by Ginger's presence.

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November 29th in Elvis History

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2025/11/29

It's November twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1965… Elvis Presley purchased a retired D’Elegance Greyhound bus, intending to have it refurbished for personal travel between Memphis and California. Always drawn to the freedom of the open road, Elvis envisioned the customized bus as a private, rolling escape—another piece of his ever-expanding mobile kingdom.

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November 28th in Elvis History

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2025/11/28

It's November twenty-eighth, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley performed at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Behind the scenes, a major shift in his personal life was underway. Elvis had Ginger Alden flown out on the JetStar to join the tour, while at the same time encouraging longtime companion Linda Thompson to take a break and return to Memphis. The performance and the travel arrangements signaled a changing dynamic in Elvis’s inner circle during his final touring years.

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November 27th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/27

It’s November twenty-seventh, and on this day in Elvis history: In 1976, Elvis Presley performed at the University of Oregon's McArthur Court in Eugene. The show was part of his final full year of touring, and though his health was increasingly fragile, fans still filled arenas to see him. Clad in one of his signature jumpsuits, Elvis delivered the kind of high-energy performance that reminded audiences why he remained a legend, even in the twilight of his career. And on this date back in 1958,

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November 26th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/26

It's November twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1954… Elvis Presley returned to the Paladium Club in Houston, Texas, by popular demand. Just one day after his first performance there, the crowd’s overwhelming enthusiasm brought him back for an encore show. That same day, Elvis sent a telegram home to his parents, enclosing money to help with bills and promising to send more soon—a touching reminder that even as his star began to rise, he never forgot where he came from.

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November 25th in Elvis History

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2025/11/25

It's November twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1975… Elvis Presley took out a loan for \$350,000 from the National Bank of Commerce in Memphis, using Graceland itself as collateral. The loan was necessary to cover the costs of his extravagant lifestyle, including recent purchases of airplanes, luxury cars, jewelry, and a racquetball court—along with the substantial payroll required to support his inner circle of friends and family. Even the King of Rock and Roll sometimes had to mortgage the castle

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November 24th in Elvis History

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2025/11/24

It's November twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1971… blood test results confirmed that Elvis Presley was not the father of Patricia Parker's child. The paternity lawsuit had generated tabloid attention, but the conclusive results put the matter to rest. It was a rare instance of Elvis being publicly cleared during a time when his fame often made him the target of sensational claims.

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November 23rd in Elvis History

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2025/11/23

It's November twenty-third, and on this day in 1976… Jerry Lee Lewis showed up at the gates of Graceland for the second night in a row, this time waving a gun and demanding to see Elvis. In the early morning hours, police found Lewis sitting in his car with a loaded .38 derringer on his knee, shouting and cursing. Elvis, safely inside, watched the entire incident unfold on his closed-circuit security monitors. The bizarre scene marked one of the most infamous encounters between two rock and roll

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November 22nd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/22

It's November twenty-second, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley performed two shows at the Sports Arena in Toledo, Ohio. Following the evening concert, the excitement took an unexpected turn when Elvis was confronted by a jealous husband upset over his wife's admiration for the King. The encounter escalated into a physical altercation, but Elvis managed to keep his composure until police intervened and arrested the man. It was just another night on tour for Elvis—one that proved his rising fame

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