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 iconic performances of his career. Though billed as a rehearsal, this full concert was taped as a backup in case technical issues disrupted the live satellite broadcast scheduled for the next night. With a giant flashing Elvis figure behind him and a long runway stretching into the audience, the King delivered the same powerhouse setlist planned for the broadcast. Admission was free, but donations were encouraged, with a fundraising goal of \$25,000 for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund.