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
- 252
- Years Active
- 2025
May 12th: Back From The Army & Embraced By Former-Hater Sinatra!
It’s May 12th, and on May 12th, 1960, Elvis Presley made his first television appearance since returning from the army—broadcast live from the luxurious Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami. The special was …
May 11th: Elvis, Tamblyn, and the Sandwich Incident
It's May 11th, and on May 11th, 1957, Elvis Presley met actor Russ Tamblyn—thanks to a connection through their mutual friend Nick Adams.
Russ wasn’t just any actor—he was the acrobatic dynamo from Se…
May 10: Rehearsing for the Jailhouse
It's May 10th, and on May 10, 1957, Elvis Presley was busy rehearsing a barroom fight scene for his third film, Jailhouse Rock. In the scene, his character Vince Everett throws a punch defending a ba…
May 9: The Colonel's Wife
It’s May 9, and on May 9, 2020, Loanne Parker passed away in Las Vegas at the age of 84. As the widow of Colonel Tom Parker—Elvis Presley’s longtime manager—Loanne played a unique role in the Elvis s…
May 8 in Elvis History: A Fateful Meeting And A BBC Ban
It's May 8, and on May 8, 1954, 19-year-old Elvis Presley attended the Memphis Cotton Carnival with his girlfriend, Dixie Locke. That night, the gospel group The Jordanaires performed—an event widely…
May 7 in Elvis History: Jailhouse Rock, Murfreesboro, and a Hawaiian Lift-Off
It's May 7, and on May 7, 1957, Elvis Presley was in Hollywood recording for his upcoming film Jailhouse Rock. That day, he laid down a second vocal overdub for “Baby I Don’t Care” and worked through…
May 6 in Elvis History: Vegas Bust, Hound Dog Spark
It's May 6, and on May 6, 1956, 21-year-old Elvis Presley wrapped up his first Las Vegas engagement at the New Frontier Hotel. Sandwiched between the Freddy Martin Orchestra and comic Shecky Greene, …
May 5 in Elvis History: A Young Man's Priorities
It's May 5, and on May 5, 1955, Elvis Presley performed at Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. Billed as part of the “WSM Grand Ole Opry” All-Star Jamboree. Elvis skipped the next night’s performance, i…
March 18th in Elvis History
It's March 18th, and on this day in 1965, production began on Elvis’s nineteenth film, *Harum Scarum*, at MGM studios in California. Known for quickly churning out movies, producer Sam Katzman comple…
February 22nd in Elvis History
It's February twenty-second, and on this day in 1969... Elvis Presley wrapped up his final recording session at American Sound Studio in Memphis by recording the gospel-influenced ballad "Who Am I?" …
April 23rd in Elvis History
It's April 23rd, and on this day in 1956, Elvis opened a two-week engagement at the Venus Room in the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. Facing an older, "less hip" audience, he later remarked, "After …
April 20th in Elvis History
It's April 20th, and on this day in 1964, *The Las Vegas Desert News and Telegram* published an article entitled "Elvis Helps in Success of Burton-O'Toole Movie." The piece featured an interview with…
April 19th in Elvis History
It's April 19th, and on this day in 1957, Hollywood actress Yvonne Lime arrived in Memphis for a visit, and Elvis took her to see Graceland. This was a notable moment in Elvis's personal life, as it …
April 22nd in Elvis History
It's April 22nd, and on this day in 1956, *Billboard* magazine reported that Elvis Presley’s record sales were bringing in a staggering \$75,000 a day in retail record shops across the country. In Ca…
April 21st in Elvis History
It's April 21st, and on this day in 1976, Elvis made headlines for his first business venture outside the entertainment world. The *Memphis Press–Scimitar* ran a photograph of Elvis with his bodyguar…
April 18th in Elvis History
It's April 18th, and on this day in 1972, Elvis Presley made a lasting impact on the lives of his fans. While on tour in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was honored by Governor Bruce King, who bestowed u…
April 16th in Elvis History
It's April 16th, and on this day in 1955, Elvis Presley performed at the Big "D" Jamboree at the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. This appearance marked a significant moment in his early career, as man…
April 17th in Elvis History
It's April 17th, and on this day in 1971, Elvis Presley ordered the first of the famous "TCB" ("Takin' Care of Business") necklaces, a signature piece of jewelry that became synonymous with his image…
April 12th in Elvis History
It's April 12th, and on this day in 1956, Elvis performed two shows at the Armory in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The audience's enthusiastic screams nearly lifted the roof, leaving Elvis in awe backstag…