Elvis Aaron
PRESLEY
(b.
8 January 1935
,
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
d.
16 August 1977
,
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
)
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Elvis Aaron PRESLEY was born 8 January 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Elvis Aaron PRESLEY was the child of Vernon Elvis PRESLEY and Gladys Love SMITH and the grandchild of: (paternal) Jesse Dunning Mcclowell PRESLEY and Minine Mae HOOD (maternal) Robert Lee SMITH and Octavia Luvenia MANSELLElvis Aaron PRESLEY died 16 August 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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1935 Birth 8 January 1935
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Biography
Elvis Presley, often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll,' was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA. He was the son of Gladys Love Presley and Vernon Elvis Presley. Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who unfortunately died at birth. Raised in a working-class family, Elvis's early years were marked by financial struggles.
The Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when Elvis was 13. It was in Memphis that he first became exposed to the diverse musical influences of the region, including blues, gospel, and country. These influences played a crucial role in shaping his distinctive musical style.
In 1954, Elvis recorded his first single, 'That's All Right,' at Sun Studio in Memphis. The song, with its unique blend of rhythm and blues, country, and a hint of rockabilly, garnered attention. Elvis's energetic and charismatic stage presence also contributed to his growing popularity.
The year 1956 proved to be a breakthrough for Elvis. His...Read MORE...
Elvis Presley, often referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll,' was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA. He was the son of Gladys Love Presley and Vernon Elvis Presley. Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who unfortunately died at birth. Raised in a working-class family, Elvis's early years were marked by financial struggles.
The Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when Elvis was 13. It was in Memphis that he first became exposed to the diverse musical influences of the region, including blues, gospel, and country. These influences played a crucial role in shaping his distinctive musical style.
In 1954, Elvis recorded his first single, 'That's All Right,' at Sun Studio in Memphis. The song, with its unique blend of rhythm and blues, country, and a hint of rockabilly, garnered attention. Elvis's energetic and charismatic stage presence also contributed to his growing popularity.
The year 1956 proved to be a breakthrough for Elvis. His...Read MORE...
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.
1977 Death 16 August 1977
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
He died at the age of 42.
Added: 11/28/2023 6:33:56 PM
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