Today in Elvis History

It's April 25th, and on this day in 1955, Elvis began a five-day tour with artists from TNT Records, performing at the M-B Corral in Wichita Falls, Texas. After his set, he traveled to Seymour for a s...

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It's April 26th, and on this day in 1957, Elvis posed proudly in front of the newly installed gates of Graceland, capturing a personal milestone in what would become his legendary home. Photographers ...

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It's April 27th, and on this day in 1960, Elvis Presley began his first recording session at RCA Victor’s newly opened studios in Hollywood. This marked a significant shift from his previous sessions ...

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It's April 28th, and on this day in 1956, Colonel Tom Parker organized a special matinee show for teenagers, offering an affordable opportunity for young fans to see Elvis perform. Attendees paid just...

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It's April 29th, and on this day in 1977, a story broke in the *Nashville Banner* revealing that Colonel Tom Parker was reportedly in the process of selling Elvis's contract. The rumor, which cited so...

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It's April 30th, and on this day in 1964, Elvis met Larry Geller for the first time. Geller, who had replaced Elvis’s regular hairdresser, would go on to become one of Elvis’s closest friends and spir...

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It's May first, and on this day in 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu in a private ceremony at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. The day began in the early hours, with Elvis and Priscilla ...

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It's May 3rd, and on this day in 1969, Elvis’s recording of “In The Ghetto” began climbing *Billboard’s* Hot 100 at number 79. The song would remain on the charts for thirteen weeks, ultimately peakin...

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