September 2, 1955
Due to a car accident Elvis was late for his performance at Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana, Arkansas. It was Scotty Moore who drove the Cadillac Fleetwood into an oncoming vehicle, while he was passing a truck. The costs of the repair were $1,000. The local high school student Carl Nelson entertained the audience until Elvis showed up.
September 2, 1957
The Elvis Presley EP “Loving You Vol II” hit #18 in the U.S.
The Elvis Presley soundtrack EP “Love Me Tender” hit #22 in the U.S.
Elvis performed at the Multnomah Stadium, Portland, Oregon. In an interview before the show Elvis told the reporters: ” There’s nothing more important than love and marriage. I do think that marriage would hurt my career now, though.”
September 2, 1961
Joe Dowell’s version of Elvis’ “Wooden Heart” hit the U.S. charts.
September 2, 1966
Elvis finished his work on Double Trouble.
September 2, 1967
Elvis Presley’s album “Double Trouble” hit #34 in the U.K. The LP had a “suitable for framing” Photo of Elvis.
September 2, 1973
Elvis appeared “by popular demand” in a special 3.00 a.m. show for Labor Day His honorarium was $27,000 in addition to the regular Dinner and Midnight Vegas Shows
September 2, 1974
On his final night in Las Vegas Elvis got himself into a long and embarrassing monologue about several personal subjects. Including his relationship with Priscilla, who was in the audience with Lisa-Marie.
September 2, 1976
Elvis performed on tour at the Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida.