September 09th: On this Day in Elvis History

September 09th: On this Day in Elvis History
 

September 09, 1954

Elvis made his appearance in Katz Drug Store, Memphis. There was the opening of a new shopping center and Elvis caused a huge crowd of teenagers. George Klein, Elvis' former classmate at Humes High School was present too.

September 09, 1955

Elvis performed at the McComb High School Auditorium, McComb, Mississippi.

September 09, 1956

Elvis performed at the Ed Sullivan Show, CBS Studios, Los Angeles, for the very first time. Since Sullivan himself had had a car accident in August, Elvis was hosted by Charles Laughton in New York City. More than 80 % of the national viewers watched Elvis' live performance of Don't Be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Ready Teddy and Hound Dog.

September 09, 1957

Elvis and Anita Wood took a train to Memphis.

September 09, 1960

Elvis rented a house at 525 Perugia Way in Bel Air, Beverly Hills. The owner of the house was Ali Kahn, and Elvis rented it for $1,400 per month. This was all due to several incidents at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Elvis stayed here off and on for the next 5 years.

September 09, 1970

Elvis flew to Phoenix for a 6 city tour arranged by the Colonel and the tour started in the Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona. MGM filmed parts of this performance.

September 09, 1971

Elvis traveled to Los Angeles.

September 09, 1974

Elvis and Sheila spent 5 days in Palm Springs together before Elvis had to leave for Memphis.

September 09, 2003

The CD single for Elvis's "Rubberneckin'" was released. The disc also contained two remixes by Paul Oakenfold.

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