Category Archives: Today in History

What was Elvis doing on this day back when?

Elvis Presley: Today in History – August 9th, 1958

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Cher

While Gladys was transported to the hospital Elvis completed his Advanced Tank Training.

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Today in History: August 7, 1970

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Cher

Rehearsals for That’s The Way It Is with the entire show moved to the main stage of the showroom. For the first time Joe Guercio worked with Elvis and was leading the orchestra.

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Today in History: August 4, 1960

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Cher

Elvis was fitted with contact lenses to change his blue eyes to brown for his role as a half-breed for his role in Flaming Star. In the end he kept his own natural look.

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Today in History: August 3rd, 1975

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Cher

Elvis leased an aircraft for one year, putting down a $26,000 deposit against $13,000 a month rental.

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Today in History: July 21, 1960

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Cher

Elvis obtained his first-degree black belt in karate.

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Today in History: July 19, 1975

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Cher

Elvis Presley: Today in History – July 19, 1975 Proof positive that Elvis could wear absolutely anything and make it look good. Noticeably absent are his infamous rings.

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