The book Elvis: What Happened? was published, detailing Presley's years of drug misuse.

Presley's divorce from Priscilla was finalized.

Presley appeared as a guest on The Frank Sinatra Timex Special.

Presley was promoted to sergeant in the Army.

Presley returned to the U.S. and was honorably discharged three days later.

Presley was granted emergency leave to visit his mother, who was diagnosed with hepatitis and later died.

Presley was assigned to the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor, 3d Armored Division, in West Germany.

Presley made his third and final appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Presley made his first recordings for RCA Victor in Nashville.

Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was seen by approximately 60 million viewers.

Presley's second appearance on The Milton Berle Show, where his performance of 'Hound Dog' created controversy.

Presley made his first appearance on NBC's The Milton Berle Show.

Presley had a recording session at Sun Records, where he launched into Arthur Crudup's 'That's All Right', which became the sound Sam Phillips was looking for.

Presley made his only appearance on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.

Elvis Presley, aged 10, participated in a singing contest at the Mississippi–Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, where he sang 'Old Shep' and placed fifth.

Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys Love (née Smith) and Vernon Presley. His twin brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn.