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
January 30th in Elvis History
It's January thirtieth, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley walked into RCA’s New York studio at 155 East 24th Street for his first official recording session with the label that had just signed h…
January 29th in Elvis History
It's January twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1975... Elvis Presley was rushed to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis after Linda Thompson found him struggling to breathe in their Graceland bedroom.…
January 28th in Elvis History
It's January 28, and on this day in 1956… Elvis Presley made his national television debut on CBS’s *Stage Show*, hosted by the Dorsey Brothers. Rehearsals took place that morning at Nola Studios, an…
January 27th in Elvis History
It's January twenty-seventh, and on this day in 1971... Elvis Presley kicked off a new engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas with a major change that would define his stage presence for …
January 26th in Elvis History
It's January twenty-sixth, and on this day in 1970… Elvis Presley opened a four-week engagement at the International Hotel's showroom in Las Vegas with an invitation-only performance that marked a tu…
January 25th in Elvis History
It's January twenty-fifth, and on this day in 1957... Colonel Tom Parker announced a new deal with MGM for Elvis Presley's third film, tentatively titled *The Rock*. Parker called it “the biggest dea…
January 24th in Elvis History
It's January twenty-fourth, and on this day in 1965... a rushed and unusual recording session took place in Nashville for the soundtrack to Elvis’s next film, *Harum Scarum*. With his usual band unav…
January 23rd in Elvis History
It's January 23rd, and on this day in 1976… Elvis Presley returned to Memphis to prepare for one of the most unique recording sessions of his career—this one not in a studio, but inside his own home …
January 22nd in Elvis History
It's January twenty-second, and on this day in 1969… Elvis Presley walked into American Sound Studio in Memphis and laid down one of the most iconic tracks of his career—“Suspicious Minds.” After spe…
January 21st in Elvis History
It's January twenty-first, and on this day in 1963… production officially began on *Fun in Acapulco*, Elvis Presley’s thirteenth film. While the movie was set entirely in sunny Mexico, Elvis never se…
January 20th in Elvis History
It's January twentieth, and on this day in 1958, principal photography began on Elvis Presley’s second film for Paramount, *King Creole*. While filming on the lot, Elvis met one of his personal heroe…
January 19th in Elvis History
It's January nineteenth, and on this day in 1959… Elvis Presley, stationed in Germany during his Army service, wrote a heartfelt letter to Colonel Tom Parker requesting that RCA release a recorded me…
January 18th in Elvis History
It's January 18th, and on this day in 1964... Elvis Presley made headlines far beyond the world of music when he became the high bidder at an auction for President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s former yach…
January 17th in Elvis History
It's January seventeenth, and on this day in 1967, Elvis Presley expanded his fleet—and his generosity—by purchasing a staggering eight vehicles in a single day for use at his newly acquired Circle G…
January 16th in Elvis History
It's January sixteenth, and on this day in 1971… Elvis Presley was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. The award ceremony, hel…
January 15th in Elvis History
It's January fifteenth, and on this day in 1955... Elvis Presley performed at the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport, Louisiana, wearing a rust-colored suit, a black-dotted purple tie, and pink socks. B…
January 14th in Elvis History
It's January eleventh, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley made a last-minute wardrobe adjustment ahead of one of the most iconic performances of his career: *Aloha from Hawaii*. The American-eagl…
January 13th in Elvis History
It's January 13th, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley made television history with *Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite*, performing live at the International Convention Center Arena in Honolulu. The…
January 12th in Elvis History
It's January twelfth, and on this day in 1973… Elvis Presley took the stage at the International Convention Center Arena in Honolulu for the dress rehearsal of *Aloha from Hawaii*, one of the most ic…
January 11th in Elvis History
It's January eleventh, and on this day in 1975… two teenage girls from Mississippi attempted one of the most bizarre stunts in Elvis Presley fan history. Nineteen-year-old Patsy Haynes and seventeen-…