August 13, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 13, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 13, 1952

 The original version of "Hound Dog" was recorded by Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton. 

 

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, 1963 

The Elvis Presley album "Girls! Girls! Girls!" was certified gold by the RIAA. 

August 13, 1965

The day was spent filming authentic Hawaiian dances at the Polynesian Culture Center on Hawaii, for Paradise Hawaiian Style.

August 13, 1966

The soundtrack to the Elvis Presley's movie "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" hit #7 in the U.K. 

August 13, 1971

Elvis was visited by Joyce Bova

  August 13, 2002 

The Elvis Presley movies "Love Me Tender", "Flaming Star" and "Wild in the Country" were released on DVD.

August 13, 2003 

Lisa Marie Presley performed on "Live with Regis and Kelly."

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