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Elvis' Birth
The King of Rock and Roll is born in Tupelo, Mississippi. -
Elvis' First Guitar
Wishing for a rifle or maybe even a bicycle for his birthday, Elvis instead got his very first guitar. -
Graduating Class of 1953
Elvis graduates from L,C. Humes High School. -
Elvis Signs His First Contract
Elvis signs his first contract with RCA Records for an impressive $40,000 with a $5,000 bonus. -
Elvis' First Hit
Elvis' first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel," is released, becoming the first Elvis single to sell over 1 million copies, followed by his first album, "Elvis Presley," which goes to No. 1 on Billboard's pop album chart. He also earns his first gold record award. -
Elvis Appears on National Television
Elvis first appears on national television on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show in New York. -
Elvis' First Album
RCA released Elvis Presely, Elvis' very first album. -
Elvis' First Movie
Elvis began filming his very first movie, Love Me Tender, in August of 1956. -
Graceland Home
Elvis purchases Graceland home in Memphis for a grand total of 102,000. After his tragic death, it became an attraction for tourists and is labeled Memphis, Tennessee's most famous attraction. -
Elvis Joins Army
He is drafted into the U.S. Army and posted to Germany. -
Sergeant Elvis
Elvis gets his full Sergeant stripes and throws a party to celebrate. -
Elvis is discharged from Army
Elvis is discharged from active duty. -
Elvis' Daughter is Born
Nine months after Elvis and Priscilla's wedding, a bouncing baby girl by the name of Lisa Marie is brought into the world. -
One of 10 Outstanding Men of the Year
The United States Chamber of Commerce designates Presely one of 10 outstanding men of the year. -
Elvis" Last Concert
Elvis performs one last time in Indianapolis before his unexpected and untimely death. -
Elvis Dies
Elvis is found dead in the bathroom of his Graceland home by his fiance.
