Today in Elvis History

It's April 21st, and on this day in 1976, Elvis made headlines for his first business venture outside the entertainment world. The *Memphis Press–Scimitar* ran a photograph of Elvis with his bodyguard...

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It's April 22nd, and on this day in 1956, *Billboard* magazine reported that Elvis Presley’s record sales were bringing in a staggering \$75,000 a day in retail record shops across the country. In Can...

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It's April 16th, and on this day in 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the Big "D" Jamboree at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. This appearance marked a significant moment in his early career, as mana...

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It's April 17th, and on this day in 1971, Elvis Presley ordered the first of the famous "TCB" ("Takin' Care of Business") necklaces, a signature piece of jewelry that became synonymous with his image....

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It's April 18th, and on this day in 1972, Elvis Presley made a lasting impact on the lives of his fans. While on tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was honored by Governor Bruce King, who bestowed up...

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It's April 12th, and on this day in 1956, Elvis performed two shows at the Armory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The audience's enthusiastic screams nearly lifted the roof, leaving Elvis in awe backstage...

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It's March 16th, and on this day in 1957, Elvis received a phone call from his parents with life-changing news. They had found the perfect home—Graceland. Situated just outside of Memphis, in a seclud...

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It's March tenth, and on this day in 1959… RCA Records released Elvis Presley's single “I Need Your Love Tonight,” backed with “A Fool Such as I.” With one million copies pressed right out of the gate...

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