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October 19 Event – Today in Elvis Presley History

1948

The Presley’s have money care, after Vernon have lost his job. He lends $200 and he must pay it back in 20 weekly periods of $10 pro week.

1955

Elvis performed in “The Circle Theater” Cleveland at 7.30 and 10.00 PM with Roy Acuff and Kitty Wells, stars of “The Grand Ole Opry”

Elvis signs autographs for some female admirers in Cleveland, October 19, 1955.

1956

The day before Elvis was booked for assault and battery at a gas station,
but all charges were dropped against Elvis, while the other two men were fined for their involvement in the fight the other day. June Juanico arrived from Biloxi for a visit.

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Elvis at the court house in Memphis in October 19, 1956

1959

Elvis’ unit went on manoeuvres called Big Lift at the military training area in Wildflecken near the Swiss border.

1970

Elvis picked up 12 TCB-pendants in Beverly Hills from Schwartz and Ableser,
Fine diamonds and Jewelry. These pendants were made from a design sketched by Elvis and Priscilla.
The 14 karat gold charm consisted of the letters TCB over a zigzag lightning bolt.
Over the years many explanations were given but its meaning is: Taking Care of Business in a flash.

1976

Elvis performed at the Dane County Coliseum, Madison, Wisconsin at 8:30 p.m. The crowd was 10221 and Elvis wore “Blue Swirl” suit with the belt from “White Two-piece” suit.

 

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