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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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January 26th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/01/26

It's January twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1970… Elvis Presley opened a four-week engagement at the International Hotel's showroom in Las Vegas with an invitation-only performance that marked a turning point in his stage career. The star-studded audience included the likes of Fats Domino and Zsa Zsa Gabor, and the reviews were glowing—*The Los Angeles Herald-Examiner* boldly declared, “The new decade will belong to him.” This performance was historic not only for the crowd it drew but

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January 25th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/01/25

It's January twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1957... Colonel Tom Parker announced a new deal with MGM for Elvis Presley's third film, tentatively titled *The Rock*. Parker called it “the biggest deal ever made in Hollywood,” though the terms were modest: \$250,000 and fifty percent of the net profits. Behind the scenes, the message to producer Hal Wallis was clear—and the project soon evolved into *Jailhouse Rock*, one of Elvis’s most iconic films. The movie would go on to produce some

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January 24th in Elvis History

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2025/01/24

It's January twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1965... a rushed and unusual recording session took place in Nashville for the soundtrack to Elvis’s next film, *Harum Scarum*. With his usual band unavailable due to the tight schedule, producer Sam Katzman pulled together a group of Nashville session pros, including Charlie McCoy from the Grand Ole Opry on guitar, Henry Strzelecki on bass, and Kenny Buttrey on drums. To capture the film’s Middle Eastern theme, a flutist and an oboist were added to

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January 23rd in Elvis History

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2025/01/23

It's January 23rd, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley returned to Memphis to prepare for one of the most unique recording sessions of his career—this one not in a studio, but inside his own home at Graceland. With RCA setting up a mobile recording truck on the property, Elvis had the furniture cleared from the Jungle Room, the den behind the kitchen, and cables were run in to transform the space into a temporary studio. This marked the beginning of the now-legendary Graceland sessions, which

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January 22nd in Elvis History

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2025/01/22

It's January twenty-second, and on this day in 1969… Elvis Presley walked into American Sound Studio in Memphis and laid down one of the most iconic tracks of his career—“Suspicious Minds.” After spending time with singer Roy Hamilton earlier that evening, Elvis resumed recording at 12:30 a.m. and, in just four takes, nailed the version that would become a chart-topping hit and one of his most powerful vocal performances. That same session also saw him record deeply emotional tracks like

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January 21st in Elvis History

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2025/01/21

It's January twenty-first, and on this day in 1963… production officially began on *Fun in Acapulco*, Elvis Presley’s thirteenth film. While the movie was set entirely in sunny Mexico, Elvis never set foot there during filming. All of his scenes—including those meant to take place at hotels and swimming pools—were shot on studio sets at Paramount in Hollywood. Meanwhile, a second unit crew was sent to Acapulco to capture background footage, using stand-ins for Elvis and other key characters.

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January 20th in Elvis History

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2025/01/20

It's January twentieth, and on this day in 1958, principal photography began on Elvis Presley’s second film for Paramount, *King Creole*. While filming on the lot, Elvis met one of his personal heroes, the legendary actor Marlon Brando, in the studio commissary. The meeting between the rising King of Rock and Roll and the brooding icon of method acting was brief but deeply meaningful for Elvis, who had long admired Brando's screen presence and dramatic style. And on this day in 1969, Elvis

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January 19th in Elvis History

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2025/01/19

It's January nineteenth, and on this day in 1959… Elvis Presley, stationed in Germany during his Army service, wrote a heartfelt letter to Colonel Tom Parker requesting that RCA release a recorded message to his fans. In the letter, Elvis said, *“I want to be able to thank them not only for buying my records and for their loyalty to me but also for the help they have given me in deciding the kind of songs to sing.”* He added that even while away from the stage, *“I just wanted to let my fans

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January 18th in Elvis History

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2025/01/18

It's January 18th, and on this day in 1964... Elvis Presley made headlines far beyond the world of music when he became the high bidder at an auction for President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s former yacht, the U.S.S. *Potomac*. The sixty-five-foot vessel, which Elvis secured for \$55,000, wasn’t purchased for personal use—but for a cause close to his heart. In a gesture of generosity, Elvis announced he would donate the historic yacht to the March of Dimes, the organization dedicated to fighting

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January 17th in Elvis History

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2025/01/17

It's January seventeenth, and on this day in 1967, Elvis Presley expanded his fleet—and his generosity—by purchasing a staggering eight vehicles in a single day for use at his newly acquired Circle G Ranch near Walls, Mississippi. The haul included one 1967 Chevy custom El Camino, two Dodges, and five Ford trucks, all intended for family and friends helping out on the property. This came as part of a larger vision Elvis had for building out the ranch into a private getaway and equestrian haven,

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January 16th in Elvis History

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2025/01/16

It's January sixteenth, and on this day in 1971… Elvis Presley was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. The award ceremony, held in Memphis, was a grand affair attended by dignitaries including ambassador-appointee George Bush. Elvis, accompanied by Priscilla, began the day at a JCC prayer breakfast, later addressing the press with a rare public statement: “I don’t go along with music advocating drugs and desecration of

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January 15th in Elvis History

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2025/01/15

It's January fifteenth, and on this day in 1955... Elvis Presley performed at the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, Louisiana, wearing a rust-colored suit, a black-dotted purple tie, and pink socks. But the real headline wasn’t his outfit—or even the songs he sang, which included “Hearts of Stone,” “That’s All Right,” and “Tweedle Dee.” It was who was in the audience: Colonel Tom Parker and his associate Tom Diskin. This marked the first time the Colonel saw Elvis live. After the show, Parker

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January 14th in Elvis History

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2025/01/14

It's January eleventh, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley made a last-minute wardrobe adjustment ahead of one of the most iconic performances of his career: *Aloha from Hawaii*. The American-eagle jumpsuit and matching cape he planned to wear were custom-designed by Bill Belew for the satellite broadcast. But the night before the show, Elvis gave away his ornate belt to the wife of his friend, actor Jack Lord. In a pinch, Elvis’s road manager Joe Esposito phoned Belew, who rushed to send a

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January 13th in Elvis History

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2025/01/13

It's January 13th, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley made television history with *Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite*, performing live at the International Convention Center Arena in Honolulu. The concert was broadcast in real time to much of the Far East, including Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Vietnam, and later shown to European audiences via Eurovision. It was the first entertainment special ever broadcast live around the world via satellite, reaching over one billion people—an

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January 12th in Elvis History

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2025/01/12

It's January twelfth, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley took the stage at the International Convention Center Arena in Honolulu for the dress rehearsal of *Aloha from Hawaii*, one of the most iconic performances of his career. Though billed as a rehearsal, this full concert was taped as a backup in case technical issues disrupted the live satellite broadcast scheduled for the next night. With a giant flashing Elvis figure behind him and a long runway stretching into the audience, the King

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January 11th in Elvis History

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2025/01/11

It's January eleventh, and on this day in 1975… two teenage girls from Mississippi attempted one of the most bizarre stunts in Elvis Presley fan history. Nineteen-year-old Patsy Haynes and seventeen-year-old Areecia “Honeybee” Benson had themselves shipped to Graceland in a crate labeled “Russian Wolfhounds.” The REA Express delivery arrived at the gatehouse, where Elvis’s uncle Vester Presley, working as the gatekeeper, called up to the mansion to report the odd package. Told Elvis didn’t need

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January 10th in Elvis History

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2025/01/10

It's January tenth, and on this day in 1956... Elvis Presley walked into RCA’s McGavock Street studio in Nashville for his very first recording session with his new label. Backed by legends like Chet Atkins on guitar, Floyd Cramer on piano, and D.J. Fontana on drums, Elvis laid down “Heartbreak Hotel,” “I Got a Woman,” and “Money Honey.” But despite the all-star crew, the recordings fell flat for Elvis. The excessive echo effects used by RCA didn’t match the raw energy Sam Phillips had captured

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January 9th in Elvis History

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2025/01/09

It's January ninth, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley was named one of the nation's Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce of America. The prestigious Jaycee award, given to men under 35 who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their fields, had previously honored the likes of Orson Welles and Jesse Jackson. Elvis was nominated by former Shelby County Sheriff Bill Morris—whom Elvis had gifted a Mercedes just weeks earlier. Sharing the spotlight that

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January 8th in Elvis History

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2025/01/08

It's January eighth, and on this day in 1935… Elvis Aaron Presley was born at 4:35 a.m. in a two-room house built by his father on Old Saltillo Road in East Tupelo, Mississippi. He was the second of twin boys—his brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn just 35 minutes earlier. Elvis would remain the only child of Vernon and Gladys Presley, the lone survivor after a series of miscarriages. This humble birth marked the beginning of a life that would change the sound and spirit of music forever. And

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January 7th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/01/07

It's January seventh, and on this day in 1967... tragedy struck close to home for Elvis Presley. His uncle Johnny Smith and cousin Brenda were involved in a serious car accident in Memphis. Johnny suffered a deep forehead laceration, while Brenda sustained a fractured skull. Family members suspected Johnny had been drinking at the time, and as a result, Elvis let him go from his job as Graceland’s gatekeeper. In his place, Elvis appointed James Caughley, a persistent member of the Memphis

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