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In 1926, Black historian Carter G. Woodson set out to designate a week in February for the celebration, education, and commemoration of African American history. A child born that year would be 98 ...
Beginning in 1964, Geller left Sebring to accompany Elvis and style his hair [6] for entertainment engagements, including film productions, [6] concert performances, [6] and reception of guests at Graceland. [1] Their relationship went far deeper than hairstylist and client. Geller was Elvis’ confidant and friend.
In 1958, Elvis is drafted for the army and dyes his hair black to look more like a movie star, as he plans to focus on that more after he completes his service. The military service proves to be a draining experience because of the attention he gets from fellow soldiers and the break he has to take from music and movies for the next two years.
Elvis in Concert was his last concert tour, filmed two months before his death, then broadcast by CBS as a one-hour special after his death and airing on October 3, 1977. This posthumous presentation was the top-rated program of the week, with a 34.1 rating, reaching a little over 24.1 million households and an estimated audience of 50 million ...
MEMPHIS – Jan. 8 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 87th birthday.The late "King of Rock and Roll" was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1935. He died in 1977 at age 42.. Each year ...
This Jan. 8 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 89th birthday. Each year, faithful fans gather at Presley’s Graceland estate in Memphis to celebrate his life — which began in Tupelo ...
Elvis Aaron Presley [a] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor.Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.
Black History Month began as merely a week back in 1926 thanks to the efforts of one man: Carter G. Woodson. A scholar and teacher, Woodson was the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. from ...