Today in Elvis History
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 1 minutes
- Episodes
- 250
- Years Active
- 2025
September 6th in Elvis History
It's September 6, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1955, Elvis and his band traveled from Memphis to Bono, Arkansas, to perform at the high school gym. The attendance was so large that the floor…
September 5th in Elvis History
It's September fifth, and on this day in 1962... principal photography began for *It Happened at the World's Fair* at the Seattle World’s Fairgrounds. During filming, a young Kurt Russell—just ten ye…
September 4th in Elvis History
It's September fourth, and on this day in 1972... Elvis Presley attended a press conference alongside Colonel Tom Parker and the president of RCA to officially announce the upcoming *Aloha from Hawai…
September 3rd in Elvis History
It's September third, and on this day in 1973... Elvis Presley closed out his Las Vegas engagement with one of the most bizarre and memorable performances of his career. He made his entrance on stage…
September 2nd in Elvis History
It's September second, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley performed at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon, delivering a 40-minute show so electrifying that it nearly sparked a riot. Police w…
September 1st in Elvis History
It's September first, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley performed two shows in Washington state, delivering a 2:00 p.m. matinee at Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma and a 10:00 p.m. concert at Sick's Sta…
August 31st in Elvis History
It's August 31, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1957, Elvis performed at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, expanding his influence beyond the United States and captivating Canadian…
August 30th in Elvis History
It's August thirtieth, and on this day in 1957, Elvis Presley performed at Memorial Stadium in Spokane, Washington. He made a grand entrance in a Cadillac with a police escort and delivered an 18-son…
August 29th in Elvis History
It's August twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1974... Elvis Presley incorporated a full-scale karate demonstration into his Las Vegas performance, enlisting longtime friend and bodyguard Red West to j…
August 28th in Elvis History
It's August twenty-eighth, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley received a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The award was presented privately i…
August 27th in Elvis History
It's August twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1965... Elvis Presley was visited at his Perugia Way home in Los Angeles by none other than The Beatles. The meeting took place at 10:00 p.m. and marked…
August 26th in Elvis History
It's August twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1969... during a live performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley broke into uncontrollable laughter in the middle of singing "Are …
August 25th in Elvis History
It's August 25, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1955, Elvis performed at the Sportcenter in Austin, Texas, continuing his rise as a live performer across the southern states.
The previous da…
August 23rd in Elvis History
It's August 23, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the Bryan Saddle Club in Bryan, Texas, as part of his Louisiana Hayride tour. The stage was a simple flatbed tr…
August 22nd in Elvis History
It's August twenty-second, and on this day in 1956... principal photography began on *The Reno Brothers*, Elvis Presley’s first film. Though originally titled *The Reno Brothers*, the movie was later…
August 21st in Elvis History
It's August twenty-first, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley purchased two stone lions and had them installed on either side of the front steps at Graceland. These regal sentinels quickly becam…
August 20th in Elvis History
It's August 20, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1955, Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride held at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana, continuing to build his reputation as …
August 19th in Elvis History
It's August 19, and on this day in Elvis history:
In 1954, Elvis recorded multiple takes of "Blue Moon" at Sun Studio. These recordings, however, remained unreleased at the time, adding to the myst…
August 18th in Elvis History
It's August 18, and on this day in 1977, Elvis Presley’s funeral was held at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. The intimate service took place in the mansion's living room and was attended …