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Today in Elvis History

Today in Elvis History

By: Evin 'Elvis' Breen-Presley
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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.Evin 'Elvis' Breen-Presley Music
Episodes
  • July 28th in Elvis History
    Jul 28 2025

    It's July 28, and on this day in 1955, Elvis performed at the new baseball stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, showcasing his rising popularity across the South.

    In 1970, Elvis was deep into rehearsals at RCA as he prepared for upcoming performances, maintaining his focus on his music career.

    By 1976, Elvis performed at the Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Following the show, his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, confronted him about his performance, highlighting the ongoing pressures Elvis faced during this period of his career.

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    1 min
  • July 27th in Elvis History
    Jul 27 2025

    It's July 27, and on this day in 1954, Elvis had lunch with Marion Keisker and Edwin Howard at the *Memphis Press-Scimitar* to promote his new record. This early publicity helped build momentum for his breakthrough in the music industry.

    In 1956, Elvis attended a Blackwood Brothers All-Night Singing event, where he joined the group in singing gospel favorites "Jesus Filled My Every Need" and "You'll Never Walk Alone," showing his deep roots in gospel music.

    By 1963, Elvis and Ann-Margret were stirring gossip as their relationship became a topic of public interest while filming was wrapping up and the cast and crew returned to Los Angeles.

    In 1975, back in Memphis, Elvis made a notable purchase of 14 Cadillacs, reflecting his love for luxury cars.

    And in 1976, Elvis performed at the Onondaga War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, New York, continuing his busy concert schedule during this period.

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    2 mins
  • July 26th in Elvis History
    Jul 26 2025

    It's July 26, and on this day in 1954, Elvis Presley signed a formal contract with Sun Records, a milestone in his early career that had to be countersigned by his parents. This official agreement helped set the stage for his rise to fame.

    On July 26, 1963, filming wrapped on *Viva Las Vegas*, marking the last day of location shooting for what would become one of Elvis’s most iconic films.

    In 1972, Elvis flew to Los Angeles to rehearse for his upcoming Las Vegas engagement at the RCA studio. That same day, he was legally separated from Priscilla, a significant turning point in his personal life.

    In 1976, Elvis performed at the Community War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, New York, continuing his extensive concert touring during that period.

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    1 min
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