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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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November 15th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/15

It's November fifteenth, and on this day in 1970... Elvis Presley performed at the International Sports Arena in San Diego, California, as part of his first full-scale tour since the 1950s. Dressed in the White Chain Suit, Elvis captivated an enthusiastic crowd with a powerhouse setlist that included "That's All Right," "Polk Salad Annie," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Suspicious Minds." The show underscored his triumphant return to nationwide touring and solidified his place as a commanding

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November 14th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/14

It's November fourteenth, and on this day in 1970... Elvis Presley shattered attendance records with two sold-out concerts at The Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles, California. Performing at 3:00 and 8:30 p.m., Elvis drew a combined crowd of 37,398 fans, surpassing the previous record set by the Rolling Stones. The shows brought in over \$300,000 in profit. In a bizarre twist, Elvis was served with legal papers related to a paternity suit between performances by someone posing as a fan.

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November 13th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/13

It's November thirteenth, and on this day in 1970... Elvis Presley performed for a packed house of 14,300 fans at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Wearing his striking Red Ladder jumpsuit, Elvis delivered a powerhouse set that included "That's All Right," "Polk Salad Annie," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Suspicious Minds." The show was part of his high-energy West Coast tour and highlighted the powerful stage presence that defined his live performances during this era.

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November 12th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/12

It's November twelfth, and on this day in 1955... Billboard magazine named Elvis Presley the "Most Promising Country and Western Artist" in its annual disc jockey poll, marking one of the earliest acknowledgments from the music industry of his skyrocketing potential. That same day, Elvis performed two shows—an afternoon set at the opening of the Carthage Milling Company in Texas, and an evening appearance on the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport—highlighting his relentless schedule and growing

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November 11th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/11

It's November eleventh, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley performed for troops and their families at Schofield Barracks in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This show marked his final live performance before entering the U.S. Army the following year, adding a poignant note to an already emotional event. The concert was part of his groundbreaking tour of Hawaii and remains a historic moment in Elvis’s early career.

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November 10th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/10

It's November tenth, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley performed two concerts at Honolulu Stadium in Hawaii, drawing a combined crowd of over 14,000 fans. These shows marked the culmination of his first-ever visit to Hawaii and were met with overwhelming enthusiasm. The trip helped cement Elvis's lifelong love for the islands, where he would later return for both vacations and iconic performances.

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November 9th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/09

It's November ninth, and on this day in 1955... Elvis Presley attended the Country Music Disc Jockey Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. There, songwriter Mae Boren Axton played him a demo of a brand-new song she had co-written with Tommy Durden. The song was "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis was immediately struck by its haunting lyrics and bluesy tone and agreed to record it. That decision would lead to his first major hit with RCA Victor and mark a defining moment in the birth of rock and roll.

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November 8th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/08

It’s November eighth, and on this day in 1971...Elvis Presley took the stage at the Spectrum in Philadelphia and delivered a powerhouse performance that left a lasting impression. The evening featured a soul-stirring rendition of How Great Thou Art, followed by a heartfelt version of Bridge Over Troubled Water. The energy surged with Suspicious Minds, building to a climactic close.As the final notes of Can’t Help Falling in Love echoed through the arena, Elvis dropped to one knee, arms extended and

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November 7th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/07

It's November seventh, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley performed at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. During the show, Elvis introduced his grandfather, Jessie Presley, to the audience—one of the rare moments where a family member appeared onstage with him. The performance was part of Elvis’s high-energy fall tour, and the personal gesture added a heartfelt touch to the night.

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November 6th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/06

It's November sixth, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley performed two sold-out shows at the Cleveland Public Hall Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. These concerts marked a milestone in Elvis lore: for the first time, announcer Al Dvorin used the phrase that would become legendary—"Elvis has left the building." The day also capped a pivotal stretch in Elvis’s touring career, as he continued performing with his new vocal backing group, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet.

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November 5th in Elvis History

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2025/11/05

It's November fifth, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley performed at the Metropolitan Sports Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this concert, Elvis debuted what would become one of his most iconic stage moves—ending the show with his arms flung wide and his cape spread out behind him. This dramatic gesture became a signature of his later performances. The concert also marked a transition in his touring lineup, as the Imperials had been replaced by J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet.

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November 4th in Elvis History

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2025/11/04

It's November fourth, and on this day in 1974... Elvis Presley gave his longtime friend Jerry Schilling a house in Las Vegas. Explaining the generous gift, Elvis told Jerry, “Your mother died when you were a year old, and you never had a home, and I wanted to be the one to give it to you.” Around the same time, Elvis named Jerry the executive producer of a planned karate film, further deepening their bond both personally and professionally.

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November 3rd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/03

It's November third, and on this day in 1965... Elvis Presley released his eleventh studio album, *Harum Scarum*. The soundtrack accompanied the film of the same name and featured Middle Eastern-themed songs recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville. Though critically panned, the album still reached number eight on the Billboard Top LPs chart and remains one of the most stylistically unusual entries in Elvis’s discography.

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November 2nd in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/11/02

It's November second, and on this day in 1959... fifteen teenagers in Leipzig, East Germany, who called themselves "The Elvis Presley Hound Dogs," were sentenced to prison terms ranging from six months to four-and-a-half years. Their crime: marching through the city shouting anti-communist slogans, singing Elvis songs, and chanting “Long live Elvis Presley!” Their rebellion against state-approved music and loyalty to Elvis marked a powerful moment in Cold War cultural resistance.

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November 1st in Elvis History

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2025/11/01

It's November first, and on this day in 1955, Elvis Presley’s life changed forever when Sam Phillips sold his recording contract with Sun Records to RCA Victor for \$35,000. The move marked a major turning point not just for Elvis, but for the music industry itself—setting the stage for the explosion of rock and roll on a national and global scale. With this deal, RCA gained the rights to distribute Elvis’s music, and within months, he would become a household name. And on this day in 1972, *Elvis

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October 31st in Elvis History

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2025/10/31

It's October thirty-first, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley attended a star-studded Halloween party hosted by Hollywood designer Sy Devore. Wearing a distinctive mask, Elvis mingled with fellow celebrities, including actress Joan Bradshaw. The party was a standout event on the Hollywood social calendar and showed Elvis embracing his growing role in the entertainment elite beyond the stage and recording studio.

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October 30th in Elvis History

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2025/10/30

It's October thirtieth, and on this day in 1976... Elvis Presley arrived late to the second night of RCA’s Jungle Room recording session at Graceland. While the band laid down instrumental tracks awaiting his vocals, Elvis was distracted by the delivery of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, which he insisted on taking for test rides. When he finally entered the Jungle Room, he brought along a Thompson submachine gun, briefly playing with it before setting it aside and apologizing. Admitting he wasn’t in

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October 29th in Elvis History

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2025/10/29

It's October twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1976... Elvis Presley began a late-night recording session in the Jungle Room at Graceland, working from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Among the songs recorded was “Way Down,” which would become his final charting single during his lifetime. Elvis spent much of the evening in his bedroom but still invited some of the musicians and backing vocalists upstairs and gave away some of his old clothes, creating an atmosphere that was equal parts work session and

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October 28th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/10/28

It's October twenty-eighth, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley performed at the Pan Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, delivering a show so provocative it triggered outrage from both the press and an audience filled with Hollywood elites and their children. Headlines warned that he would have to "clean up his show or go to jail," and even Colonel Parker received a stern warning. But Elvis, characteristically unfazed, reportedly quipped, “If I don’t dance tonight, maybe I don’t have

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October 27th in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History ·

2025/10/27

It's October twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1976... Elvis Presley performed at the Southern Illinois University Arena in Carbondale, Illinois, marking the final show of a two-week tour that grossed over one million dollars. Wearing the Inca Gold Leaf jumpsuit with a Chinese Dragon belt, Elvis delivered a powerful and wide-ranging set to more than ten thousand fans. Though the profits from the tour were split two-thirds to Colonel Parker and one-third to Elvis, the show itself reflected the

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