(Friday, August 27, 1965, approximately 11:00 p.m.-Saturday, August 28, 1965, approximately 1:00-2:00 a.m. PDT) — The two most popular musical acts of the 20th century, The Beatles (in town for 1965 North American tour) and Elvis Presley, met for the first time tonight at Presley’s mansion at 565 Perugia Way in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading The Beatles meet Elvis Presley in Los Angeles 60 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1965)
(Saturday, June 12, 1965) — “Crying in the Chapel” by Elvis Presley peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Crying in the Chapel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #3 in USA 60 years ago today (June 12 1965)
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(Friday, May 13, 1955, show scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EDT) — A riot broke out at an Elvis Presley concert today at the Gator Bowl Baseball Park in Jacksonville, Florida, the first time trouble was reported at one of his concerts. Continue reading ‘Riot’ breaks out at Elvis Presley concert in Jacksonville 70 years ago tonight (May 13 1955)
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(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).
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(Tuesday, January 8, 1935, 4:35 a.m. CST) — Rock-and-roll legend Elvis Aaron Presley, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, was born today in Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading Rock music icon Elvis Presley born in Tupelo, Mississippi 90 years ago this hour (Jan 8 1935)
(Saturday, December 14, 1974) — “Promised Land” by Elvis Presley (written by Chuck Berry and recorded Dec. 15–16, 1973, in Memphis) peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Promised Land’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 14 1974)
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(Monday, July 5, 1954, 7:00 p.m. CDT) — Elvis Presley’s first commercial recording session took place tonight at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, as the 19-year-old trucker driver tracked “That’s All Right.” Continue reading 19-year-old truck driver Elvis Presley makes music history at Sun Records with first commercial recording session 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 5 1954)
(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “What’d I Say” by Elvis Presley peaked at #21 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What’d I Say’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #21 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
(Saturday, June 13, 1964) — “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley peaked at #29 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Viva Las Vegas’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #29 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 13 1964)
(Saturday, March 21, 1964) — “Kissin’ Cousins” by Elvis Presley peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Kissin’ Cousins’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #12 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 21 1964)
