Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, was born on January 8, 1935.

On Saturday, June 26, 1954, Elvis Presley received a call from Marion Keisker at Sun Records, asking him to come in. This led to the recording of a speeded-up version of Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup's 'That's All Right,' which became the music Sam Phillips had been looking for.

On November 20, 1955, Elvis Presley signed his first contract, a pivotal moment that shaped his future in the music business.

On November 21, 1955, RCA Victor struck a deal to acquire Elvis Presley's Sun contract for an unprecedented $40,000. This deal marked a significant milestone in Presley's career, signaling his transition to a major record label and paving the way for his commercial success.

On January 27, 1956, Elvis Presley released his iconic song "Heartbreak Hotel", which became a massive hit and solidified his status as a music legend.

Elvis Presley's debut album is released by RCA in the USA, selling over a million copies and becoming his first Gold Album.

RCA Victor released Elvis' self-titled debut album, which included a mix of country, pop, and rock and roll songs. The album topped the Billboard chart for 10 weeks.

Elvis Presley made his first appearance on television's 'The Ed Sullivan Show' on September 9, 1956, drawing 60 million viewers, which was more than 80 percent of the national television audience.

Elvis makes an appearance on the Sullivan show, where careful camera work ensures that he is only seen from the waist up. This iconic performance further solidifies his status as a music sensation.

Elvis Presley's single 'Heartbreak Hotel' was released on January 27, 1957. This marked a significant moment in the history of popular music and contributed to Elvis's rise as a cultural icon.

Elvis Presley stars in the major motion picture 'Jailhouse Rock' alongside Judy Tyler and Mickey Shaughnessy.

Elvis Presley enlists in the army.

On June 20, 1958, Elvis Presley had his last recording session until 1960 after completing his basic training. One of the songs recorded during this session was 'A Big Hunk O' Love'.

Elvis Presley arrives in Germany on October 1, 1958, where he will be stationed in Friedberg for 18 months. He maintains an off-base residence in Bad Nauheim during this time.

On January 8, 1959, Elvis Presley's Army years in Europe begin, exposing him to enthusiastic fans on the continent. His time in Germany marks a significant period in his life and career.

Elvis is promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the military, and he is scheduled to receive his full sergeant's stripes on February 11, 1960.

Elvis Presley is officially discharged from active duty, marking the end of his military service.

Elvis appeared on a special episode of Frank Sinatra's TV show, where he was paid a record-breaking sum of $125,000. This marked a significant milestone in Elvis's career.

Elvis made a guest appearance on The Frank Sinatra Timex Special, also known as Welcome Home Elvis. This was the only time in the year that Elvis performed in front of an audience, and he was paid an unprecedented $125,000 for eight minutes of singing. The show garnered a huge viewership.

The soundtrack album for 'GI Blues' by Elvis Presley entered the Billboard album chart and quickly climbed to the top spot, where it remained for 10 consecutive weeks. It also stayed on the chart for a total of 111 weeks, becoming the most successful album of Elvis' career on the Billboard charts.

'GI Blues' premieres across the nation on November 23, receiving positive reviews and achieving significant box office success, solidifying its position as one of the best movies in Elvis Presley's post-Army career.

On March 25, 1961, Elvis staged a benefit concert in Hawaii to raise money for a Pearl Harbor memorial. This concert would be his last public performance for the next seven years.

Elvis Presley travels to Las Vegas in July 1963 to film one of his most popular movies, Viva Las Vegas.

Elvis Presley, also known as the 'King of Rock and Roll', was a legendary American singer and actor who had a major impact on popular music in the 20th century.

On May 1, 1967, Elvis Presley gets married to Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Elvis and Priscilla Beaulieu's daughter, Lisa Marie, is born on February 1, 1968.

In 1968, Elvis Presley made a notable appearance on NBC known as 'The '68 Comeback Special'.

Elvis performs a four-week, fifty-seven show engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, leading to the recording of his first live album, 'Elvis in Person at the International Hotel'.

Elvis took to the stage in Las Vegas without introduction, receiving multiple standing ovations from the audience. His performance, including the encore 'Can't Help Falling in Love', was well-received and set the tone for his future shows.

Elvis gives six performances at the Houston Astrodome from February 27 to March 1, drawing large crowds despite acoustic problems.

Elvis embarks on a nine-city tour, with the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix being one of the tour dates captured in the documentary Elvis - That's The Way It Is.

Elvis had a meeting with President Nixon at the White House on December 21, 1970. During the meeting, Elvis expressed his patriotism and disdain for the hippie drug culture, requesting a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs badge from Nixon.

Elvis is honored by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Jaycees) as One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation.

The 'Aloha from Hawaii' concert, aired on January 14, 1973, was the first global concert satellite broadcast, reaching approximately 1.5 billion viewers live and on tape delay.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley officially got divorced on October 9, 1973.

Elvis Presley performs a special New Year's Eve concert in Pontiac, Michigan, setting a single performance attendance record of 62,500.

Elvis Presley performs his final concert in Indianapolis.

Elvis Presley passes away at the age of 42 in Graceland. He was discovered on the bathroom floor by his fiancee, Ginger Alden.

Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home, was opened to the public in 1982 under the direction of Priscilla Presley. It has since become a major tourist destination and a place of pilgrimage for fans.

In 1992, the U.S. Postal Service decided to issue a commemorative postage stamp featuring Elvis Presley. The public was given the choice between two images, with the younger rocker image winning. The stamp was released on January 8, 1993, and became the most popular commemorative postage stamp in U.S. Postal Service history.

A week-long event dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Elvis Presley in 2019.