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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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May 27th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/05/27

It's May 27th, and on this day in 1966, Elvis Presley was in the middle of a significant recording session at RCA's Studio B in Nashville. This was his first non-movie session since January 1964, marking a return to more personal, non-soundtrack music. For three days, Elvis and his team recorded into the early morning hours, taking only a midday break before resuming in the evening. During this marathon session, a variety of songs were laid down. Among them were two fillers for the *Spinout*

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May 26th in Elvis History

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2025/05/26

It's May 26th, and on this day in 1973, after a tumultuous end to their relationship, Priscilla Presley took a significant legal step. She hired the law firm Tankell, Toll, and Leavitt and scheduled a meeting with Elvis's lawyer, Gregory Hookstratten. In this session, Vernon Presley promised to supply Elvis’s income tax returns for Priscilla’s review. However, when Vernon failed to deliver the documents, Priscilla filed a motion in Santa Monica Superior Court to invalidate their original agreement,

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May 25th in Elvis History

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2025/05/25

It's May 25th, and on this day in 1966… Elvis Presley boarded a rented Greyhound bus to head to Nashville, where a major turning point in his recording career began. At RCA’s Studio B, he met his new producer, Felton Jarvis, whose temperament proved to be a better match for Elvis than his predecessor. That night marked the first time in more than two years that Elvis recorded non-soundtrack material. From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., he worked on what would become the *How Great Thou Art* album and laid down

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May 24th in Elvis History

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2025/05/24

It's May 24th, and on this day in 1945, Priscilla Ann Wagner was born in Brooklyn, New York. Tragically, her father, James Wagner, a Navy pilot, lost his life in an air crash later that year while returning home on leave. In 1949, her mother, Ann, remarried to Joseph Paul Beaulieu, an Air Force officer, who adopted Priscilla. The Beaulieu family moved frequently due to military postings, and by 1959, they were stationed at Wiesbaden Air Force Base in Germany, where a young Elvis Presley was also

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May 23rd in Elvis History

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2025/05/23

It's May 23, and on this day in 1968, the Mexican newspaper *Ultimas Noticias* ran a story claiming that Elvis Presley was set to marry actress Yvonne Lime in Acapulco the following week. The rumor, which was picked up by the Associated Press, suggested that the two would elope after dating sporadically in Hollywood and even sharing a visit to Graceland earlier that year. However, like so many rumors about Elvis's love life, this one was completely unfounded.

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May 22nd in Elvis History

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2025/05/22

It's May 22nd, and on this day in 1968, Elvis, Priscilla, and Lisa Marie were vacationing in Hawaii at the Ilikai Hotel in Honolulu. During their stay, Elvis took his entourage to the Karate Tournament of Champions at the Honolulu International Center. The event, promoted by Ed Parker, who would later become Elvis's bodyguard and personal karate instructor, featured future movie star Chuck Norris as one of the competitors. The tournament winner, Mike Stone, was karate's international grand champion

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May 21st in Elvis History

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2025/05/21

It's May 21st, and on this day in 1971, the Presley family made waves at the first annual Memphis Music Awards banquet. While Elvis was busy recording in Nashville, his father, Vernon Presley, and stepmother, Dee Presley, represented the family at the event. Elvis was nominated in ten categories and walked away a big winner. He took home the prestigious "Founder’s Award," and his hit song "Suspicious Minds" won "Outstanding Single." A moment that recognized both Elvis's ongoing influence and the

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May 20th in Elvis History

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2025/05/20

It's May 20th, and on this day in 1971… Elvis Presley was deep into a week-long marathon recording session at RCA Studios in Nashville. Beginning each night around 7 p.m., these sessions were intended to yield both a Christmas album and pop singles for an upcoming studio release. While a rumored cover of The Carpenters’ Merry Christmas Darling never materialized, Elvis did lay down his now-classic bluesy jam Merry Christmas Baby—a gritty, extended session that would be trimmed and polished for

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May 19th in Elvis History

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2025/05/19

It's May 19th, and on this day in 1965, Colonel Parker took an extraordinary step in promoting Elvis’s film *Tickle Me*. The Colonel, always thinking outside the box, convinced RCA to purchase Elvis's custom gold Cadillac and send it on a nationwide tour to serve as a stand-in for the star himself at *Tickle Me* premieres. The "Solid Gold Cadillac," as it was called, was no ordinary car. This 1960 Cadillac was customized by the famous George Barris and was equipped with two telephones, a full

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May 18th in Elvis History

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2025/05/18

It's May 18th, and on this day in 1973, Elvis Presley was nearing the end of a seventeen-day engagement at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel when he was rushed to a local hospital for chest X-rays. Fans who had lined up outside the High Sierra Theater were devastated to learn that both the evening's and the weekend's shows would be canceled. Shortly after, Elvis flew back to Memphis, and Colonel Parker arranged for the return of his \$100,000 payment to the hotel. This incident sparked open discussions

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May 17th in Elvis History

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2025/05/17

It's May 17th, and on this day in 1957, Elvis Presley was resting at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel following a brief hospital stay at Southern California’s Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. During the filming of *Jailhouse Rock*, Elvis had dislodged a cap from one of his teeth, which ended up lodged in his lung. The cap required a doctor to remove it with forceps. In an unexpected but heartwarming turn, Elvis's three hundred-pound friend, Lamar Fike, showed up unannounced at the Beverly Wilshire. Fike, who

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May 16th: Mystery Hospitalization

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2025/05/16

It's May 16th, and on this day in 1954, Elvis Presley attended the annual Cotton Festival in Memphis. Two years before he would become a headliner at the event, he was in the audience, watching the performance of Eddy Arnold, who had once been managed by Colonel Tom Parker. The Jordanaires, who would go on to become a crucial part of Elvis's sound, were backing Arnold during the show. After the performance, Elvis made his way backstage, where he famously told the group, ""If I ever

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May 15: Hound Dog & Tribute to Little Richard

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2025/05/15

It's May 15, and on this day in 1956, Elvis Presley performed at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, Tennessee, during the Cotton Carnival. This marked a key moment in his career, as he closed the show with "Hound Dog" for the very first time, a song that would go on to become a defining anthem of his career. Elvis, dressed in a black shirt, Kelly green jacket, and black pants, received an enthusiastic welcome from the hometown crowd, who roared with approval when it was announced that

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May 14: Tooth Cap Mishap

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2025/05/14

It's May 14th, and on this day in 1957, while working on the dance sequence for *Jailhouse Rock*, Elvis accidentally swallowed a cap from one of his teeth. This mishap would become a notable moment in his legendary career as the King of Rock and Roll continued to face both the pressures and challenges of his rising stardom.Also on this day in 1968, Elvis met with Bob Finkel to discuss his upcoming Christmas special. With a desire to make the special stand out, Elvis expressed that he wanted it

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May 13: From Mobs to Mothers Day

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2025/05/13

Today in Elvis History for May 13

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May 12th: Back From The Army & Embraced By...

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2025/05/12

It’s May 12th, and on May 12th, 1960, Elvis Presley made his first television appearance since returning from the army—broadcast live from the luxurious Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami. The special was Frank Sinatra’s Welcome Home, Elvis, and it was more than just a variety show—it was a symbolic passing of the torch.Elvis performed “Fame and Fortune” and “Stuck on You,” then swapped hits with Sinatra—crooning “Witchcraft” while Ol’ Blue Eyes serenaded the nation with “Love Me Tender.” The show ended

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May 11th: Elvis, Tamblyn, and the Sandwich Incident

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2025/05/11

It's May 11th, and on May 11th, 1957, Elvis Presley met actor Russ Tamblyn—thanks to a connection through their mutual friend Nick Adams.Russ wasn’t just any actor—he was the acrobatic dynamo from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, later known for West Side Story and even Twin Peaks. He’s also the father of actress Amber Tamblyn. That day, Russ and Elvis hit it off, and soon they were working together on dance moves for Jailhouse Rock. Russ’s athletic style left a mark—the choreography in the movie’s

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May 10: Rehearsing for the Jailhouse

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2025/05/10

It's May 10th, and on May 10, 1957, Elvis Presley was busy rehearsing a barroom fight scene for his third film, Jailhouse Rock. In the scene, his character Vince Everett throws a punch defending a barmaid, accidentally kills a man, and winds up in prison.It was a turning point in Elvis’s acting career. He’d already played the sweet younger brother in Love Me Tender and a rising singer in Loving You, but Jailhouse Rock was grittier. More edge, more attitude, and a lot more incarceration!Not

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May 9: The Colonel's Wife

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/05/09

It’s May 9, and on May 9, 2020, Loanne Parker passed away in Las Vegas at the age of 84. As the widow of Colonel Tom Parker—Elvis Presley’s longtime manager—Loanne played a unique role in the Elvis story. She first met Elvis and the Colonel in 1969 while working as an RCA Records tour secretary. Her professional relationship with Parker evolved into a personal one, and they married in 1990.Loanne was a steadfast defender of her husband’s legacy, challenging criticisms of his management style and

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May 8 in Elvis History: A Fateful Meeting And A BBC Ban

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/05/08

It's May 8, and on May 8, 1954, 19-year-old Elvis Presley attended the Memphis Cotton Carnival with his girlfriend, Dixie Locke. That night, the gospel group The Jordanaires performed—an event widely believed to be the first time Elvis encountered the group that would later shape his signature sound.That same day, across the Atlantic, Britain’s BBC banned Johnnie Ray’s “Such a Night” for being too suggestive—a song Elvis would later make his own with sultry swagger.On May 8, 1976, Elvis

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