Elvis Presley, 10, makes first public appearance 70 years ago today (Oct 3 1945)


Video: 'Elvis talks about the 1945 and 1953 talent shows (in 1972)'

(October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.