Posts Tagged ‘Today in History’

Today in History: August 5, 1953

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Elvis interviewed for a job at Sears Roebuck but was not hired.

Today in History: August 4, 1960

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

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.

Today in History: August 3rd, 1975

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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

Today in History: July 19, 1975

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Elvis Presley: Today in History – July 19, 1975

Elvis performed at the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.

Elvis performed at the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.

Proof positive that Elvis could wear absolutely anything and make it look good. ;-) Noticeably absent are his infamous rings.