Today in Elvis History

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...

13 Nov 20251min

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 ac...

12 Nov 20251min

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 bef...

11 Nov 20251min

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...

10 Nov 20251min

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...

9 Nov 20251min

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...

8 Nov 20251min

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—on...

7 Nov 20251min

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: ...

6 Nov 20251min