August 18, 201212 yr Author August 12, 1955 Elvis performed at the Driller Park, Kilgore, Texas. August 12, 1956 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana at 4.00 and 8.15 p.m. August 12, 1958 Elvis obtained emergency leave and flew to Memphis with Lamar Fike and went straight to see his mother in the hospital. August 12, 1961 Elvis flew from Tampa to Los Angeles. August 12, 1974 Elvis flew to Los Angeles.
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 13, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. August 13, 1958 Elvis was in the hospital most of the day and evening with his mother. August 13, 1965 The day was spent filming authentic Hawaiian dances at the Polynesian Culture Center on Hawaii, for Paradise Hawaiian Style. August 13, 1971 Elvis was visited by Joyce Bova
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 14, 1955 Elvis attended Jim Ed and Maxine Brown's parents 25th wedding anniversary party in Gladewater, Texas. August 14, 1956 Back in Memphis Elvis was spotted at a service station in his new Lincoln. August 14, 1956 A Washington D.C. DJ, Bob Rickman, creates the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Elvis Presley. Much of the national coverage of the singer has been critical, as evidenced by the many headlines which refer to him as a hillbilly. August 14, 1957 Elvis received a phone call from James Savery about plans for the Elvis Presley Youth Center in Tupelo. August 14, 1958 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow088s.jpg Gladys died in hospital and Elvis and his father were inconsolable. August 14, 1961 Filming on Follow That Dream resumed in Hollywood. August 14, 1971 During his performance in the Hilton, Las Vega, Elvis complained he was coming down with the flu. August 14, 1974 Elvis held three days of rehearsals at RCA's Sunset Boulevard studio, running tonight from 7.00 [p.m. until 1.20 a.m. and continued on the next tow night from 9.00 p.m. till midnight. August 14, 1977 Elvis and Ginger went motorcycling with Billy and Jo.
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 15, 1955 Elvis attended a meeting in Memphis with the Colonel, Bob Neal and Vernon at which a new contract was signed that named the Colonel at 'special advisor' with control of virtually every aspect of the operation. August 15, 1957 Elvis asked Steve Sholes to hire Millie Kirkham for his next session. August 15, 1958 The funeral of Gladys was held at Graceland at 3.30 p.m. and Elvis and Vernon almost collapsed. August 15, 1965 Elvis, Vernon and the Colonel visited the USS Arizona. August 15, 1969 During the engagement in Vegas Elvis entertained friends and other in his suite after the late show. He sung with the Imperials as often as he could and with friends like Tom Jones. August 15, 1971 The show was shortened due to Elvis' illness, which he complained about the night before. August 15, 1975 Elvis canceled his lease on the Fairchild plane and bought a Jet Commander in its place at a cost of $508,000. Later in the evening Elvis left Memphis for Las Vegas, but the plane was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Dallas because Elvis had difficulty breathing. After resting for several hours in a motel, he continued the trip. August 15, 1977 Elvis was planning to leave to begin a tour which would start in Portland. He woke at about 4.00 p.m. He watched television until 10.30 p.m. Then he left for his dentist appointment.
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 16, 1956 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow267s.jpg Elvis left Memphis on an American Airlines flight for Los Angeles where he reported to 20th Century Fox for preproduction meetings for his first film. August 16, 1958 Elvis attended the funeral of Red West's father. He was overcome with emotions and later in the afternoon he visited his mother's grave. August 16, 1960 Principal photography began at Conejo Movie Ranch in Thousand Oaks, California. August 16, 1965 Elvis received a telegram from the president of Capitol Records inviting him to a cocktail party in Los Angeles on the 24th, to meet the Beatles. August 16, 1975 Noon rehearsals were held each day for three days in preparation for the Vegas opening. August 16, 1977 Elvis was found by Ginger Alden in his bathroom and rushed to the Baptist Memorial Hospital. There he was announced dead at 3:30 P.M.
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 17, 1959 Although filming started for location shots for G.I. Blues, Elvis was forbidden to take part in the shooting. Elvis was visited in Bad Neuheim by Hal Wallis. August 17, 1964 Elvis had a private meeting with the Colonel about Larry Geller.
August 18, 201212 yr Author August 18, 1956 Elvis was photographed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, where he was staying. August 18, 1956 In 1956, Elvis Presley's double-sided hit "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" hit the number one spot on the pop music charts. It stayed in that position for eleven weeks. August 18, 1958 Elvis leave was extended for five more days. August 18, 1965 Elvis attended a windup party at the Polynesian Culture Center before he returned to the mainland the following day. August 18, 1967 Principal photography for Speedway was completed. August 18, 1975 Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas. August 18, 1977 In 1977, funeral services were held for Elvis Presley at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 75-thousand mourners surrounded the estate.
August 22, 201212 yr Author August 19, 1954 Elvis recorded several takes of Blue Moon at the Sun studio, which would be remain unreleased. August 19, 1973 During a demonstration of karate in his suite after the show, Elvis accidentally broke the ankle of on of his guests, Beverly Albrecq. August 19, 1974 Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas. This opening night had a entire new program and the packed Showroom gave his several standing ovations. August 19, 1975 Elvis continued the routine that he began in North Carolina with a request box, which Charlie Hodge taking the request in a bucket and then doing his best to fulfill them. At one point during dinner show Elvis lay down onstage while singing.
August 22, 201212 yr Author August 20, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. August 20, 1956 Elvis reported to Fox for preproduction. August 20, 1974 Despite the ovations on opening night, despite the reviews, all the new material was gone and the show was back to usual again. August 20, 1975 At the last minute Elvis wanted to cancel his two evening shows, because he wasn't feeling well, but the Colonel insisted that Elvis should go on stage after all.
August 22, 201212 yr Author August 21, 1957 Elvis bought tow stone lions and had them installed on either side of the steps leading up to Graceland. August 21, 1967 In the morning Elvis completed looping on Speedway and after lunch he had makeup tests for his next picture, Stay Away, Joe. August 21, 1970 The Las Vegas show as attended by Minnie Presley and Elvis' aunt, Delta Biggs. August 21, 1975 Elvis left the Hilton at 6.00 a.m. accompanied by Dr. Nick and they flew to Memphis, where Elvis was admitted to the Baptist Memorial Hospital.
August 22, 201212 yr Author August 22, 1955 Elvis performed at Sputter Park, Wichita Falls, Texas, which was the beginning of a weeklong tour with some Hayride artists. August 22, 1956 Principal photography for The Reno Brothers began. August 22, 1967 Elvis was released from Speedway and scheduled to begin two nights of recording at RCA's Studio A on Sunset Boulevard, but due to an accident near Elvis Bel Air home, the Colonel sent Elvis and Priscilla off to Las Vegas, in fear of bad publicity. August 22, 1969 Elvis' performance was taped by RCA both this and the following nights and by now Elvis appeared wholly at ease on stage. August 22, 1971 Already a little better, Elvis was still worried about his throat problems and a specialist was called.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 24, 1955 Elvis performed at the Davy Crocket High School Football Stadium, Conroe, Texas. August 24, 1956 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow054s.jpg Soundtrack recording began on the Fox soundstage and run from 1.00 to 6.00 p.m. and Elvis had to work with studio musicians instead of with Scotty, Bill and DJ. August 24, 1958 Elvis returned to Fort Wood. August 24, 1964 Elvis continued his spiritual studies with Larry Geller in Memphis as well as screening movies at the Fairgrounds or the Memphian. August 24, 1974 After the midnight show Elvis painted on e of the decorative angels on the showroom wall black, and about this he told the audience in the following shows, pointing out his handwork.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 25, 1955 Elvis performed at the Sportcenter, Austin, Texas. August 25, 1960 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow202s.jpg Elvis was photographed by Don Cravens at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for Life magazine.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 26, 1955 Elvis performed at the Baseball Park, Gonzales, Texas. August 26, 1967 Elvis and Priscilla arrived home in Memphis at 8.20 a.m. August 26, 1969 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow294s.jpg While the show was still being taped by RCA, Elvis couldn't stop laughing during Are You Lonesome Tonight. August 26, 1970 There was a warning that Elvis would be kidnapped somewhere during the night and extra security was added at the hotel. August 26, 1974 Tonight's show was canceled due to exhaustion of Elvis. ley
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 27, 1954 Elvis performed at the Eagle's Nest, Memphis, where at this point, Elvis, Scotty and Bill became a regular attraction with solid weekend bookings for the next three months. August 27, 1955 Elvis performed at the Louisiana Hayride, Municipal Auditorium, Shreveport. August 27, 1957 Elvis left by train for the West Coast at 11.00 p.m. August 27, 1965 Elvis was visited by the Beatles at 10.00 p.m. at his Perugia Way home. August 27, 1967 Elvis continued to spend time at the ranch but instead of horseback riding he had found a new hobby: target shooting. August 27, 1968 Elvis threw a buffet dinner for cast and crew of Charro at 6.00 p.m. at the Goldwyn Studios. Then he went to Las Vegas for a brief stay at the Aladdin Hotel. August 27, 1976 Elvis performed at the Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Teas, which is the beginning of his sixth tour
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 28, 1961 Principal photography for Follow That Dream was completed. August 28, 1962 Elvis returned to Hollywood, for preproduction on It Happened At The World's Fair. August 28, 1968 Elvis completed looping and was released from Charro. August 28, 1969 Elvis completed his record breaking Las Vegas engagement. August 28, 1970 This time it was Joe Esposito who received a threat about 'killing Elvis'. The FBI was notified and Elvis requested Ed Parker, Jerry Schilling and Red West to fly to Vegas to protect him on stage. August 28, 1971 Elvis received a lifetime achievement award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in his dressing room. August 28, 1976 Elvis performed at the Summit, Houston, Texas at 2.30 p.m., which was a heart breaking performance.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 29, 1957 Elvis arrived in Spokane, Washington at 11.20 p.m. for the beginning of a tour, managed by Al Dvorin. August 29, 1969 With the Colonel, the whole staff and gang and wives, Elvis and Priscilla attended Nancy Sinatra's opening night at the International. After the show all went to a party hosted by Frank Sinatra. August 29, 1974 http://www.elvisnews.com/images/pow/pow025s.jpg Already karate had been taking more and more time during Elvis' performance, but this night Elvis put on a full-scale demonstration with Red West. August 29, 1976 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Mobile, Alabama at 2.30 and 8.30 p.m.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 30, 1957 Elvis performed at the Memorial Stadium, Spokane, Washington. Elvis entered the stadium in a Cadillac through lines of police guards. He performed 18 songs. August 30, 1962 Soundtrack recording began at 7.00 p.m. at Radio Recorders but was canceled after only a few hours when it became evident that due to a cold Elvis was having difficulty singing. August 30, 1966 Elvis completed principal photography on Double Trouble. August 30, 1975 While in the hospital Elvis received get-well calls from both President Nixon and Frank Sinatra. August 30, 1976 Elvis performed at the University of Alabama Memorial Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
September 1, 201212 yr Author August 31, 1957 Elvis performed at the Empire Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia. August 31, 1962 Elvis reported to wardrobe fitting at MGM. August 31, 1976 Elvis performed at the Coliseum, Macon, Georgia.
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