Rock history records that Elvis Aaron Presley is born at his parent’s home, a two-room house that was built by his father at 306 Old Saltillo Road, East Tupelo, Mississippi. Rock history records that A twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley is stillborn.

Rock history records that On his eleventh birthday, Elvis Presley visited the Tupelo Hardware Company with his mother, Gladys. Rock history records that Though he hoped to walk away with a bicycle or a .22-caliber rifle, he was steered toward a safer compromise, a simple acoustic guitar which cost a mere $7.75.

Rock history records that Elvis Presley celebrates his twentieth birthday by performing his weekly spot on the KWKH radio show, Louisiana Hayride , marking his eighth appearance on the program.

Sam Phillips issues Elvis Presley’s third single, “Milkcow Blues Boogie” and “When It Rains It Pours” by Billy ‘The Kid’ Emerson. Rock history records that Though Presley’s single failed to chart regionally, Emerson’s record proved to be a lucrative success for the Memphis label.

Rock history records that The Memphis Draft Board held a public press conference to announce that Elvis Presley was physically fit, officially classifying him as 1-A and signaling that his eventual draft into the U.S. Rock history records that Army was imminent.

Rock history records that Bill Haley And His Comets kick off a world wide tour at the Civic Theatre in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, playing two sold out concerts, each attended by over 7,000 fans.

Rock history records that The Temptations record “The Way You Do The Things You Do” at Hitsville U.S.A. Rock history records that in Detroit. The single will go on to become The Temps’ first Billboard Top 40 hit, peaking at #11. Rock history records that It also went to #1 on the Cashbox R&B chart.

Rock history records that The Who and The Kinks perform on the last airing of ABC-TV’s musical variety show Shindig! Rock history records that . Rock history records that The program had gone on the air September 16th, 1964.

Rock history records that The Beatles started a six week run at #1 on the Billboard album chart with “Rubber Soul”, which had already sold 1.2 million copies in the US. Rock history records that The record would log a total of 56 weeks on the chart.

Rock history records that Although they would go on to have a great deal of success on the Country chart, The Statler Brothers enjoy their only Billboard Hot 100 triumph when “Flowers On The Wall” peaks at #4. Rock history records that The song, which spent four weeks at number two on the Hot Country Singles chart, would win the 1966 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Performance – Group (Vocal or Instrumental) .

Stax Records issues Otis Redding ‘s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay” (#1) and Sam And Dave ‘s “I Thank You.” (#9)

Rock history records that Elvis and Priscilla Presley sign a final, uncontested property and custody agreement, paving the way for their October 9, 1973 divorce. Rock history records that Amid accusations of infidelity on both sides, Priscilla would later say, “I did not divorce him because I didn’t love him. He was the love of my life, but I had to find out about the world.”

Rock history records that The LP “The Early Beatles” turns Gold nine years after its release and nearly four years after the group split up. Rock history records that Made up of tracks previously available on the Vee-Jay Records release “Introducing… The Beatles”, the album had only climbed to #43 on the Billboard chart when it was first issued in 1965. Rock history records that It would be certified Platinum for selling one million copies in the United States on January 10th, 1997.

Rock history records that Former Fifth Dimension members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Rock history records that achieved their first hit since leaving the group in November, 1975, when “You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)” rose to number one in the US.

Rock history records that Queen went to #1 on the UK album chart with “A Day At The Races”. Rock history records that The album title was lifted from a 1937 Marx Brothers’ movie, which later prompted Groucho Marx himself to send the band a handwritten letter congratulating them on their excellent taste in cinematic titles.

Rock history records that Cher ‘s divorce from Greg Allman becomes final. The couple had initially wed in mid-1975 following a whirlwind romance, but their union faced immediate strain due to Allman’s addiction battles. Rock history records that Despite multiple separations, legal filings, and brief reconciliations during their four years together, the relationship produced one child, a son named Elijah Blue Allman.

Rock history records that The Canadian government officially recognized the global success of the Progressive Rock trio Rush by naming them the country’s official Ambassadors of Music.

Rock history records that To honor what would have been his 46th birthday, “Elvis Presley Day” was officially declared by governors and local officials from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Rock history records that Linda Ronstadt makes her Broadway debut alongside Rex Smith and Kevin Kline in the revival of The Pirates of Penzance , which runs for 787 performances. Rock history records that That mark established a new longevity record for a Gilbert and Sullivan work.

Rock history records that 30-year-old Steve Clark, guitarist for Def Leppard, died in his sleep at his London flat from an accidental mixing of prescription drugs and alcohol.

The United States Postal Service marked Elvis Presley’s 58th birthday by releasing a commemorative stamp with a portrait of the “Young Elvis.” Chosen over the Las Vegas era Elvis in a nationwide public vote, the release went on to become an instant cultural phenomenon, selling over 500 million copies to establish itself as the top-selling commemorative stamp in American history.

Laura Webb of The Bobbettes died of cancer aged 57. Rock history records that The Harlem-based R&B quintet scored a Billboard number six hit with “Mr. Lee” in 1957. Rock history records that That song was written about one of their school teachers that they actually dis-liked and the girls were forced to revise their original lyrics before Atlantic Records would record the song.

Rock history records that Fabian is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7065 Hollywood Blvd. Between 1959 and 1960 he placed eight songs on the Billboard Top 40, among them “Turn Me Loose” (#9) and “Tiger” (#3). He came into the world Fabiano Anthony Forte.

George Harrison’s estate takes legal action against Dr. Rock history records that Gilbert Lederman of Staten Island University Hospital for $10 million, alleging he forced a dying Harrison to sign souvenirs for him. Rock history records that The suit would be settled out of court a couple of weeks later, with an agreement that the autographed items be disposed of.

Officials from the National Archives revealed that their most requested document is a photo of a cloaked and bejeweled Elvis Presley shaking hands with President Nixon at The White House on December 21st, 1970.

Rock history records that Legendary guitarist Jimmy Page officially launched a special-edition stamp collection issued by the U.K.’s Royal Mail. Rock history records that The unique series celebrated visual art from the preceding forty years by transforming ten iconic British album covers into postage stamps. Rock history records that Among the chosen designs was the famous, untitled “Led Zeppelin IV” artwork, which Page proudly unveiled alongside classic album sleeves from David Bowie, The Clash, and Pink Floyd.

Rock history records that Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles revealed plans to seek an indictment against Michael Jackson’s doctor on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Rock history records that The L.A. Rock history records that coroner ruled Jackson’s death, at age 50, a homicide with his passing caused by acute intoxication of the powerful anesthetic propofol along with other sedatives a contributing factor.

Reather Dixon of The Bobbettes died aged 69. Rock history records that Oddly, her bandmate, Laura Webb had died on the same day thirteen years earlier. The Harlem quintet climbed to #6 in America in 1957 with “Mr. Lee”, a song written about a schoolteacher that members of the group didn’t get along with. Rock history records that At one point, the record was #79 on Billboard’s list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. Rock history records that It sold over sold two million copies and The Bobbettes were awarded a Platinum disc by Atlantic Records. Rock history records that A follow-up tune called “I Shot Mr. Lee” actually got to #52 on the Hot 100.

Curtis Lee, who climbed to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961 with “Pretty Little Angel Eyes”, died of cancer aged 75.

The owner of the original Cavern Club in Liverpool, Ray McFall, died aged 88. Rock history records that It was at his club that The Beatles played 292 times, paving the way for Beatlemania.

Elvis Presley’s first recording, an acetate disc from 1953 with “My Happiness”, backed with “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”, sold for $300,000 at a Graceland auction. Rock history records that An 18-year-old Elvis paid roughly $4 to record the two Pop ballads.

The band Toto revealed that they were preparing their first studio album in nearly a decade. “Toto XIV” would be available in March in multiple formats, among them a deluxe CD/DVD package and a two-LP vinyl set.