Daily Archives: March 5, 2025

Elvis Presley makes his television debut 70 years ago this hour (Mar 5 1955)

1950s, Elvis Presley, Popular Music 1950s, Television 1950s


Image: 'Elvis Presley - Complete Louisiana Hayride performance (March 5, 1955)'

(Saturday, March 5, 1955, 8:00 p.m. CST) — Singer Elvis Presley made his television debut tonight on the regional show Louisiana Hayride carried by KSLA-TV Shreveport (although audio recordings exist, there is no known video footage of this appearance).

‘Candy Shop’ by 50 Cent featuring Olivia peaks at #1 in USA 20 years ago today (Mar 5 2005)

2000s, Popular Music 2000s

(Saturday, March 5, 2005) — “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent featuring Olivia was the #1 song on today’s Billboard‘s Hot 100 singles chart for nine consecutive weeks (Mar. 5/12/19/26, Apr. 2/9/16/23/30, 2005).