January 12 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

1955

Elvis performed in “The City Auditorium”, Clarksdale, Mississippi.

1960

Elvis travels to Paris again to take in the nightlife,
but also to attend karate classes with instructor Jurgen Seydel.

1968

NBC publicly announces Elvis’ upcoming Christmas TV special, for which he will be paid $250,000. A unnamed film as part of the package will net the singer $850,000.

1973

Elvis is present at one final “stage” rehearsal at the International Convention Center where the concert is to be held. At 8:30 pm local time, he plays his first concert, billed as a free rehearsal before an audience. $25,000 is raised for charity from suggested donations at the door.

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