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Birth
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. -
First guitar
Elvis buys his first guitar on his 11th birthday from the Tupelp Harware Store. -
Graduates from High School
After moving to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis graduates from Humes High School on June 3, 1953. -
First demo
Elvis makes his first demo at the Sam Phillips' Sun studio. -
First professional appearance
Elvis Presleyʻs first professional appearance was on July 17, 1954, at the Overton Park Shell in Memphis, Tennessee. -
Elvis signed his 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. -
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 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. -
Joins the army
Elvis Presley was drafted into the United States Army in 1958, during the height of his career. -
New movie
Elvis leaves the army and starts filming and recording his new movie "GI Blues" for Paramount. -
Marriage
On May 1, 1967, Elvis gets married to Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas, Nevada. -
A daughter is born
Elvis and Priscilla Presley have their first daughter Lisa Marie, who was born on February 1, 1968 -
Appearence on NBC
Elvis appeared on NBC in 1968. This was widley known as "The '68 Comeback Special. -
Hawaii
Elvis' concert in Hawaii was watched by more than 1 billion people in 40 different countries. -
Divorce
Elvis and Priscilla Presley get a divorce 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.