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Birth of Elvis
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi in his small 2 bedroom. His parents were Vernon and Gladys Presley. -
First Guitar
Elvis buys his first guitar on his 11th birthday from the Tupelp Harware Store. -
Moving
Elvis and his family move to Memphis, Tennessee -
Graduates from High School
After moving to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis graduates from Humes High School on June 3, 1953. He performs at the school talent contest and he is first discovered. -
Fist Demo
Elvis makes his first demo at the Sam Phillips' Sun studio. -
First Professional Apperance
Performed at Overton Shell Park and was first seen "shaking his legs". -
Signs First Contract
November 20, 1955, Elvis signs his frist contract with RCA Records. -
"Heartbreak Hotel"
RCA releases Elvis's first hit single "Heartbreak Hotel". It sells over 1 million copies. Followed by his first album "Elvis Presley", which goes No. 1 on the Billboards pop album chart. -
Stopped by the Cops
Elvis is stopped by the cops for speeding. -
First Movie
His first movie "Love Me Tender" come out on November 15, 1956 -
Graceland
In 1957, Elvis buys his world famous mansion, Graceland. It's located in Memphis, Tennessee and is 13.8 acres. It has 8 bedroooms and bathrooms and cost about $90,000. -
Christmas Album
Elvis releases his christmas album, which is his fourth album for RCA Records. -
Jailhouse Rock
Elvis releases this major motion picture, "Jailhouse Rock", starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, and Mickey Shaughnessy. -
Joins the Army
In 1958, Elvis is drafted into the U.S. Army and is posted in Germany. -
New Movie
Elvis leaves the army and starts filming and recording his new movie "GI Blues" for Paramount. -
Just Married!
On May 1, 1967, Elvis gets married to Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas, Nevada. -
Lisa Marie is Born
Elvis and Priscilla Presley have their first daughter Lisa Marie, who was born on February 1, 1968 -
Appearence on NBC
Elvis appered on NBC in 1968. This was widley known as "The '68 Comeback Special. -
More Performences
From 1969 to 1976, Elvis started to perform at The International Hotel in Las Vegas twice a year for around $ 1 million dollars. -
Wardrobe
In 1970, Elvisn started wearing his trademark jumpsuits on stage. -
Hawaii
Elvis has his major bridcatsed concert in Hawaii that was viewed by over 1 billion people in 40 different countries. It was call, "Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii- Via Satellite". -
Divorce
Elvis and Priscilla Presley get a divorice on October 9, 1973 -
Hospitalized
Elvis is hospitalized in Memphis, for health issues, including his addiciton for presciption drugs. -
Last Performence
Elvis performs his last concert in Indianapolis. -
Death
Elvis presley dies at the age of 42 in Graceland. His fiancee, Ginger Alden, found him on the bathroom floor.
