https://ourdailyelvis.wordpress.com/201 ... october-3/
highlights:
1901
The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America, RCA-Victor became the industry leader in phonographs and many of the records played on them.
1945
Elvis entered a talent contest at the annual Mississippi – Alabama Fair and Diary Show, in the middle of the town.
His teacher, Mrs. Oleta Grimes, had arranged this, after she heard Elvis sing that morning at school. Elvis sung “Old Shep”, while standing on a chair and without any accompaniment. He won the 5th prize, a ride pass.
he went on the scarier rides and Gladys spanked him.
1955
Elvis performed at the G. Rollie White Coliseum,, College Station, Texas.
This was the beginning of a four-day tour with other Hayride acts:
Jimmy & Johnny, Johnny Horton, Betty Amos, David Houston, Willy Birdbrain, Daldon & Lulu
1956
The Colonel was debating with RCA about a new five year contract. Elvis would receive an advance of $135.000 against 5 % royalty together with a weekly payment of $1.000. However he was required to make at least 10 appearances in person or on radio or television to promote his recordings. The contract was signed on October the 18th.
The Presleys lived at Audobon Drive
1957
The Presleys lived at Graceland
1958
Military Service in Germany
1966
Principal photography began on Easy Come, Easy Go, Elvis’ last picture for Hal Wallis and Paramount.
1974
For the second day Elvis performed at the Civic Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.
photo by © Darlene Harff
1977
CBS-TV broadcasted “Elvis In Concert.” It was a special that was filmed during his last tour.
On the night of the show Myrna Smith had told Jerry Schilling on the phone: ” It really went great, Elvis really looks good. He’s lost a little weight”. After watching the CBS special on the air, Myrna burst out in tears, crying: ” We were all wearing blinders”.
see also:
https://dykewriter.wordpress.com/2015/1 ... l-special/
1991
Elvis Presley’s first guitar was auctioned for $180,000. The guitar had been on display in the Country Music Hall of Fame for 17 years.
2006
“Elvis Christmas” as released. It contained 19 Christmas songs and 4 gospel songs.
2019
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/o ... ing-movies
Elvis Unleashed review – superfluous swagger from the comeback King | Film | The Guardian
Presley’s return from seven years of acting in ropey movies to give these preening performances makes him seem petulant and outdated