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
- 251
- Years Active
- 2025
March 10th in Elvis History
It's March tenth, and on this day in 1959… RCA Records released Elvis Presley's single “I Need Your Love Tonight,” backed with “A Fool Such as I.” With one million copies pressed right out of the gat…
May 3rd in Elvis History
It's May 3rd, and on this day in 1969, Elvis’s recording of “In The Ghetto” began climbing *Billboard’s* Hot 100 at number 79. The song would remain on the charts for thirteen weeks, ultimately peaki…
April 24th in Elvis History
It's April 24th, and on this day in 1957, Elvis's gospel favorite, "Peace in the Valley," reached number 39 on the record singles chart. Released earlier that month, the four-track EP sold over 400,0…
April 13th in Elvis History
It's April 13th, and on this day in 1956, Elvis performed two shows at the Municipal Auditorium in Amarillo, Texas, at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. After these performances, Elvis and his band chartered a flig…
April 30th in Elvis History
It's April 30th, and on this day in 1964, Elvis met Larry Geller for the first time. Geller, who had replaced Elvis’s regular hairdresser, would go on to become one of Elvis’s closest friends and spi…
April 25th in Elvis History
It's April 25th, and on this day in 1955, Elvis began a five-day tour with artists from TNT Records, performing at the M-B Corral in Wichita Falls, Texas. After his set, he traveled to Seymour for a …
April 10th in Elvis History
It's April tenth, and on this day in 1957, actress Yvonne Lime arrived in Memphis to visit Elvis Presley. The two had met the previous year on the set of *Loving You* and had occasionally dated in Ho…
May 4 in Elvis History
It's May 4th, and on this day in 1973, Elvis began a 17-day engagement at the High Sierra Theater, Sahara Tahoe, in Stateline, Nevada. Linda Thompson accompanied him on this trip. The show was sold o…
May 1st in Elvis History
It's May first, and on this day in 1967, Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu in a private ceremony at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas.
The day began in the early hours, with Elvis and Priscilla…
April 14th in Elvis History
It's April 14th, and on this day in 1956, Elvis Presley was in Amarillo, Texas, performing two shows at the Municipal Auditorium. Shortly after midnight, Elvis and his band boarded a twin-engine plan…
April 28th in Elvis History
It's April 28th, and on this day in 1956, Colonel Tom Parker organized a special matinee show for teenagers, offering an affordable opportunity for young fans to see Elvis perform. Attendees paid jus…
April 15th in Elvis History
It's April 15th, and on this day in 1965, *Girl Happy*, Elvis Presley’s seventeenth film, opened at five hundred theaters and drive-ins nationwide, breaking box-office records in many locations. Over…
April 11th in Elvis History
It's April 11th, and on this day in 1962, *Follow That Dream* premiered in Ocala, Florida. The film, Elvis’s ninth, was based on the 1957 novel *Pioneer, Go Home* by Richard Powell. The premiere took…
April 9th in Elvis History
It's April 9th, and on this day in 1953, Elvis Presley made his debut on a big stage at the Humes High School "Annual Minstrel Show." Encouraged by his teacher, Mrs. Scrivener, Elvis performed in fro…
April 29th in Elvis History
It's April 29th, and on this day in 1977, a story broke in the *Nashville Banner* revealing that Colonel Tom Parker was reportedly in the process of selling Elvis's contract. The rumor, which cited s…
April 26th in Elvis History
It's April 26th, and on this day in 1957, Elvis posed proudly in front of the newly installed gates of Graceland, capturing a personal milestone in what would become his legendary home. Photographers…
April 8th in Elvis History
It's April 8th, and on this day in 1973, Elvis Presley flew to San Francisco to attend the California Karate Championships at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium. Elvis, a black belt in karate under h…
April 27th in Elvis History
It's April 27th, and on this day in 1960, Elvis Presley began his first recording session at RCA Victor’s newly opened studios in Hollywood. This marked a significant shift from his previous sessions…
March 29th in Elvis History
It's March 29th, and on this day in 1974, Elvis learned of the death of rhythm and blues legend Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup. Crudup, known for writing and performing the original version of "That's All R…
March 25th in Elvis History
It's March 25th, and on this day in 1956, Elvis flew from New York to Los Angeles for a Hollywood screen test. His arrival was met by Colonel Tom Parker, Tom Diskin, and Leonard Hirshan, who observed…