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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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September 27th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/27

It's September twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley returned to his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, for a benefit concert at the Fairgrounds to support the creation of the Elvis Presley Youth Center. He was joined by Anita Wood, his parents, and close friends. The local newspaper praised him as “the best ambassador any town could have,” encouraging residents to greet him with pride. Backed by Hank Garland, D.J. Fontana, and Chuck Wiggington on bass, Elvis performed for a crowd

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September 26th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/26

It's September twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1956... Elvis Presley returned to his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, for a triumphant homecoming concert at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show—the same stage where he had first performed as a ten-year-old boy. In honor of his return, the city declared it *Elvis Presley Day*. Elvis performed two shows that drew massive crowds and required over 100 National Guardsmen to maintain order. He wore a blue velvet shirt made by Natalie Wood’s

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September 25th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/25

It's September twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1956... Elvis received a telegram from RCA celebrating an unprecedented achievement: his single *Love Me Tender* had been certified a gold record **before its official release**. With over 918,000 advance orders, it became the first record in industry history to reach gold status purely on pre-sales—another clear sign that Elvis wasn’t just popular… he was a phenomenon.

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September 24th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/24

It's September twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1956... Elvis returned to Humes High School in Memphis, where he and his friend Nick Adams paid a surprise visit to his former senior homeroom teacher, Mildred Scrivener. During the visit, Elvis donated nine hundred dollars to the school’s ROTC program to provide new uniforms—a generous gift from the rising star to the place where his journey had begun just a few years earlier.

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September 23rd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/23

It's September twenty-third, and on this day in 1955... Elvis attended a gospel concert by the Blackwood Brothers at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis. When James Blackwood learned that Elvis had quietly purchased his own ticket instead of requesting special treatment, he personally apologized and refunded the cost. Elvis’s humility and deep respect for gospel music were already well known—and moments like this only reinforced his genuine admiration for the artists who inspired him.

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September 22nd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/22

It's September twenty-second, and on this day in 1958... Elvis Presley arrived at the Brooklyn Army Terminal at 9:00 a.m. aboard a troop train, preparing to ship out for military service in Germany. Before boarding the USS Randall, Elvis held a press conference and assured fans he hoped they wouldn’t forget him. For the cameras, he walked up the gangplank eight separate times, each with his duffel bag in hand. During the voyage, he grew close to fellow soldier Charlie Hodge, whose humor and

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September 21st in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/21

It's September twenty-first, and on this day in 1977... the Memphis Development Foundation paid sculptor Fin Parks \$151,000 to create a towering twenty-five-foot, fifty-ton bronze statue of Elvis Presley to overlook the Mississippi River. But just weeks later, the Foundation filed an \$8.4 million lawsuit against Factors, Etc., the merchandising company that, within two days of Elvis’s death, secured exclusive rights to his name and image—thanks to a deal Vernon Presley signed at Colonel Tom

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September 20th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/20

It's September twentieth, and on this day in 1949... the Presley family moved into public housing for the first time, settling into a two-bedroom, first-floor apartment at 185 Winchester Street in Memphis's Lauderdale Courts. The rent was thirty-five dollars a month. This modest apartment became a formative backdrop for Elvis’s teenage years, where he practiced guitar in stairwells, sang to neighbors, and began building the confidence and charisma that would soon launch him into stardom.

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September 19th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/19

It's September nineteenth, and on this day in 1974... Elvis Presley caused a stir at Memphis's Methodist Hospital when he visited Linda Thompson's sister-in-law in the labor room. Wearing a surgical mask in hopes of staying incognito, Elvis was still instantly recognized by a woman who blurted out, “Oh my God, you look like Elvis Presley.” Without missing a beat, Elvis replied, “Honey, I am Elvis Presley.” The unexpected moment became a lighthearted and memorable encounter in the middle of a

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September 18th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/18

It's September eighteenth, and on this day in 1958... Elvis Presley spent his final night as a civilian before reporting for duty in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by close friends and family—including his father Vernon, girlfriend Anita Wood, Eddie Fadal, Lamar Fike, Red West, and others—Elvis stayed in Killeen, Texas, where emotions ran high. The gathering marked the end of an era for Elvis, as he prepared to step away from the spotlight and into military service, uncertain of what awaited him on the

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September 17th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/17

It's September seventeenth, and on this day in 1954... Elvis Presley performed at the high school gym in Bethel Springs, Tennessee—a modest venue for what would become a monumental moment in music history. In the audience that night was Carl Perkins, who struck up a conversation with Elvis after the show. They discussed Sun Records, and though Elvis wasn’t sure Sam Phillips needed another singer, Perkins visited the studio the following month. That conversation helped launch the career of one of

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September 16th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/16

It's September sixteenth, and on this day in 1974... Elvis Presley visited the Tennessee Karate Institute, where he conducted a personal karate exhibition alongside longtime friend and bodyguard Red West. Accompanied by Linda Thompson, Elvis demonstrated his passion for martial arts—a discipline he took seriously and often incorporated into his stage performances. The visit reflected not only his dedication to karate but also his desire to share that interest with those closest to him.

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September 15th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/15

It's September fifteenth, and on this day in 1975... Elvis Presley was spotted cruising on his three-wheeled motorcycle, dressed in a windbreaker and sunglasses, with a cigar in hand. When approached by a reporter, Elvis smiled and simply said he was feeling fine again. The casual, confident ride came after recent health concerns, offering fans and the media a reassuring glimpse of the King enjoying a moment of freedom on the open road.

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September 14th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/14

It's September fourteenth, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley responded publicly to statements made by his longtime guitarist Scotty Moore, who had voiced frustration over financial matters in the *Memphis Press-Scimitar*. In an open letter published in the same paper, Elvis expressed disappointment that the issue had been taken to the press instead of being discussed privately. The exchange revealed growing tension within the band and marked a rare moment when Elvis directly addressed

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September 13th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/13

It's September thirteenth, and on this day in 1959... Priscilla Beaulieu was brought to Elvis Presley’s residence on Goethestrasse in Bad Nauheim, Germany, for the very first time. Just fourteen years old at the time, Priscilla made an immediate impression on Elvis, who reportedly told a friend, “She is like the woman I’ve been looking for all my life.” From that moment, she became a regular presence in his life, marking the beginning of one of the most significant and widely publicized

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September 12th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/12

It's September twelfth, and on this day in 1956... the chief of police in San Diego publicly declared that if Elvis Presley returned to the city and performed with the same stage antics he had displayed earlier that spring, he would be arrested for disorderly conduct. The warning reflected the growing cultural tension surrounding Elvis’s explosive popularity, as his energetic performances and hip-shaking moves continued to spark both adoration from fans and concern from conservative

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September 11th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/11

It's September eleventh, and on this day in 1967... Elvis Presley took over the piano during a late-night recording session at RCA Studio B in Nashville, pouring emotion into his rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” The session lasted from 6:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with Elvis personally shaping the sound and feel of the track. His decision to play piano underscored how deeply connected he was to the song’s spiritual message, resulting in one of the most heartfelt performances of his later recording

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September 10th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/10

It's September tenth, and on this day in 1967... Elvis Presley attempted to record new material for singles and to bolster the *Clambake* soundtrack, focusing especially on the song “Guitar Man.” Unsatisfied with the session guitarist’s sound, Elvis personally requested Jerry Reed—the song’s writer and original performer—to join the session. Reed arrived and laid down his signature picking style, reinvigorating the session with what would become one of Elvis’s most acclaimed later recordings

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September 9th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/09

It's September ninth, and on this day in 1956... Elvis Presley made his historic debut on *The Ed Sullivan Show*, performing live from CBS Television City in Los Angeles. With Ed Sullivan recovering from a car accident, actor Charles Laughton hosted the program. Elvis delivered electrifying renditions of “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Ready Teddy,” and “Hound Dog.” The broadcast drew over 60 million viewers—an astonishing 82.6% of the American television audience—making it one of the

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September 8th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/09/08

It's September eighth, and on this day in 1973... Elvis Presley and his girlfriend Linda Thompson attended a Tom Jones performance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. During the show, Elvis made a surprise appearance on stage, thrilling the audience with the rare crossover moment between two powerhouse performers. The encounter reflected Elvis’s admiration for Tom and the bond they shared as Las Vegas headliners at the peak of their showmanship.

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