How Elvis Made History

Elvis has sold over one billion records worldwide more than any individual or group in the history of recorded voice. Laid end to end these albums and singles would encircle the earth at the equator twice and then some!

Elvis-His Comeback Special (1968) Elvis-Aloha From Hawaii via satellite (1973) and Elvis-In Concert (1977) stand among the most highly rated specials of there time. Elvis-His Comeback Special is one of the most critically acclaimed music specials of all time. His 1973 special Elvis-Aloha From Hawaii via satellite was seen in 40 countries by over one billion and a half people worldwide and made television history. It was seen on television in more American homes than man's first walk on the moon.

Graceland is today one of the most visited homes in America now attracting over 700,000 visitors annually Graceland is the most famous home in America next to the White House. In 1991 Graceland was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

On January 8th 1993 the Elvis Commemorative stamp was released. The Elvis stamp is the most widely publicized stamp issue in the history of the U.S Postal Service and is the top selling Commemrative postage stamp of all time. The USPS printed 500 million of them three times the usual print run for a Commemorative stamp.

Currently there are over 500 active Elvis Fan Clubs worldwide more than for any other celebrity.

Elvis was the most photographed man in history!

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Elvis Presley Was The Greatest Performer The World Has Ever Known.

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