Elvis, History & More

26/04/2024

On this date in 1989 another famous comedian passed at age 77. She brought joy to the world and was responsible for getting "Star Trek" on the air through her studio.

26/04/2024

Today Carol Burnett turns 91, a very successful comedian and actress. Love her show and still watch it as well as her movies. At 91 she is still acting and doing a fabulous job of it in "Palm Royale"

26/04/2024

Today in
Elvis Presley History

1960 - The filming of "G.I. Blues," with Elvis Presley, began.

1962 - On-location shooting for the Elvis Presley film "Girls! Girls! Girls!" finished.

11/04/2024

OJ Simpson — who became one of the most infamous figures in the US during his murder trial in the ’90s — has died after a cancer battle.

11/04/2024

1956 - Elvis Presley's single "Heartbreak Hotel" hit #1. It was his first #1 single.

1959 - The album "Elvis," a 14-track expansion of the compilation album "For LP Fans Only" was released in the U.K.

1962 - The Elvis Presley movie "Follow That Dream" opened in Oscala, FL.

1964 - Elvis Presley's single "Viva Las Vegas" hit #17 in the U.K.

1965 - Elvis Presley began pre-production work on "Frankie and Johnny."

19/03/2024

Today in
Elvis Presley History

1954 - Elvis Presley ended his employment at Precision Tool.

1957 - Elvis Presley bought the mansion he called Graceland for $102,500.

1962 - Elvis Presley recorded "She's Not You."

1980 - The autopsy of Elvis Presley was subpoenaed in the "Dr. Nick" drug case. "Dr. Nick" was Dr. George Nichopoulos who was Presley's personal physician.

1998 - "Elvis The Concert 1998 Tour" opened at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The show featured several of Elvis' touring musicians in front of a large video screen of Elvis in concert.

2001 - James Burton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He had been lead guitarist for Elvis Presley from 1969-1977.

2003 - Lisa Marie Presley performed three songs from her upcoming album "To Whom It May Concern" at the National Association of Recording Merchandisers' annual convention.

19/03/2024

Today is also Glenn Close's birthday.

19/03/2024

Today is actor Bruce Willis's birthday. Prayers for him and his family as he battles his health issues.

17/03/2024

I watched this movie yesterday, it was made in 1976. I still remember seeing this when I was a teenager. It is a powerful movie even by today's standards. I cried then and I cried yesterday.
Has anyone else seen this movie?

17/03/2024

St. Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland, and the reason for St. Patrick's Day. His feast day is celebrated on March 17th, his death.

17/03/2024

Also born on this day is Nat King Cole(Singer) and Gloria Swanson(Actress).

17/03/2024

Today in history, this lunatic was born.

17/03/2024

Today in history!

17/03/2024

14/02/2024

Catherine Howard (born c. 1524—died February 13, 1542, in London, England) was the fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Her downfall came when Henry learned of her premarital affairs. She was beheaded.

14/02/2024

Today in history Feb 13, 2000: The last Peanuts comic strip was published in newspapers, just hours after the death of creator Charles Schulz.

09/02/2024

Born on this day: Alice Walker(writer of The Color Purple), Carole King(writer, singer), and Carmen Miranda(singer, actress)

09/02/2024

Princess Margaret—who, as King George VI's second daughter and the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, struggled to balance her independent spirit with her duties as a member of Britain's royal family—died in London on February 9, 2002.

09/02/2024

Celebrities born on this day. Lana Turner, James Dean, Nick Nolte, and Jack Lemmon

09/02/2024

Mary, Queen of Scots, a rival of Queen Elizabeth I of England, was beheaded this day in 1587 at Fotheringhay Castle, her ex*****on a chilling scene redeemed by the great personal dignity with which she met her fate.

06/02/2024

Today in History: Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 after the death of her father King George VI.

06/02/2024

Country music singer Toby Keith has passed after battling stomach cancer. Rest in Peace and know that your music will live on.

04/02/2024

Retro Valentine's Cards.

04/02/2024

With Valentine's Day coming up soon, today's posts are all about love and hearts.

04/02/2024

Welcome to my page. Here you will find all things classic TV and Movies, as well as some History, Celebrity Birthdays, and Deaths.
Sometimes there will be new as well as old entertainment. Could you follow me back in time?