It's July 27, and on this day in 1954, Elvis had lunch with Marion Keisker and Edwin Howard at the *Memphis Press-Scimitar* to promote his new record. This early publicity helped build momentum for his breakthrough in the music industry.

In 1956, Elvis attended a Blackwood Brothers All-Night Singing event, where he joined the group in singing gospel favorites "Jesus Filled My Every Need" and "You'll Never Walk Alone," showing his deep roots in gospel music.

By 1963, Elvis and Ann-Margret were stirring gossip as their relationship became a topic of public interest while filming was wrapping up and the cast and crew returned to Los Angeles.

In 1975, back in Memphis, Elvis made a notable purchase of 14 Cadillacs, reflecting his love for luxury cars.

And in 1976, Elvis performed at the Onondaga War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, New York, continuing his busy concert schedule during this period.

It's July 26, and on this day in 1954, Elvis Presley signed a formal contract with Sun Records, a milestone in his early career that had to be countersigned by his parents. This official agreement helped set the stage for his rise to fame.

On July 26, 1963, filming wrapped on *Viva Las Vegas*, marking the last day of location shooting for what would become one of Elvis’s most iconic films.

In 1972, Elvis flew to Los Angeles to rehearse for his upcoming Las Vegas engagement at the RCA studio. That same day, he was legally separated from Priscilla, a significant turning point in his personal life.

In 1976, Elvis performed at the Community War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, New York, continuing his extensive concert touring during that period.

It's July 25, and on this day in 1975, Elvis was wrapping up a three-day run of performances at the Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. His behavior during this period was increasingly erratic. Frustrated by what he perceived as a lack of response from the audience, Elvis lost his temper on stage, soliciting requests directly from the crowd, giving away a \$500 ring to a fan, and famously throwing his guitar into the audience.

Earlier, during this tour, an incident occurred where Elvis accidentally shot his doctor, Dr. Nick, in an attempt to limit his medication intake. Although the injury was not serious, the event added to the tense atmosphere. When Elvis checked out of his Asheville hotel, he was billed \$367.68 for a television he had shot, which was the source of the bullet that struck Dr. Nick.

On July 25 in previous years, Elvis performed at the New City Auditorium in Fort Myers, Florida in 1955, attended a Barbra Streisand show in 1969—remarking on the grand scale of her stage compared to his own style—and performed at the Onondaga War Memorial Auditorium in Syracuse, New York in 1976.