Today in History: August 5, 1953
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Elvis interviewed for a job at Sears Roebuck but was not hired.

Elvis interviewed for a job at Sears Roebuck but was not hired.
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.
Elvis leased an aircraft for one year, putting down a $26,000 deposit against $13,000 a month rental.

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.