1935 - Elvis Presley is born in Mississippi.
1946 - Elvis buys his first guitar from for only $7.90. 1955 - Elvis signs a management contract with Hank Snow Attractions 1956 - "Heartbreak Hotel," is Elvis' first release and sells over 1 million copies. 1958 - Presley is drafted into army. 1960 - Presley is discharged from army. begins filming new movie, "GI Blues." 1967- Elvis marries Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas. 1968- Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie is born on February 1st. 1969 - Elvis performs live in Las Vegas and sets new records for himself. 1973 - Elvis and Priscilla divorce. 1973 - Presley battles health problems and is hospitalized in Memphis. 1977 June 26 - Elvis performs his last concert in Indianapolis. 1977 Aug 16 - His fiancé, Ginger, finds Elvis' dead body on the floor of his bathroom in his mansion, Graceland. |