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Elvis-This Day In History

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Cher
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July 27, 1963 After 3 days of filming at the Lake Mead Marina, cast and crew from the Viva Las Vegas set returned to Los Angeles and by now Elvis and Ann-Margret were the subject of gossip.

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Elvis–This Day in History

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Cher
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July 26, 1954 Elvis signed a formal contract with Sun Records, which had to be countersigned once again by his parents.

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It’s That Time Again – Elvis We Miss You

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Cher
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Here it is August 16th again. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis.  It is amazing how other famous people come and go, pass into the sunset and after a bit of time are forgotten. But … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 16th, 1977

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Cher

Elvis was found by Ginger Alden in his bathroom and rushed to the Baptist Memorial Hospital. There he was announced dead at 3:30 P.M.   The worldwide mourning that ensued has never been matched by another entertainer’s passing, not even … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 15th, 1977

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Cher

Elvis was planning to leave to begin a tour which would start in Portland. He woke at about 4.00 p.m. He watched television until 10.30 p.m. Then he left for his dentist appointment.

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 14th, 1958

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Cher

Gladys dies in the hospital and Elvis and his father Vernon are inconsolable. It’s painfully obvious from this picture just how sick Gladys already was even back in March of 1958 when attending the draft with Elvis and Vernon.  Apparently … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 13th,

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Cher

Elvis was in the hospital most of the day and evening with his mother.  

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 12th, 1956

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Cher

  Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana at 4.00 and 8.15 p.m.

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 11, 1961

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Cher

  Location filming in Florida for Follow That Dream ended. Release April 11, 1962 When the Kwimper family car runs out of gas on a new Florida highway and an officious state supervisor tries to run them off, Pop Kwimper … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 10th, 1958

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Cher

Elvis performed at the Showroom, International Hotel, Las Vegas. This was the opening night of the engagement which was opened with a dinner show. More proof that Elvis could wear anything and make it look so good.

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