Elvis In August

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August 1, 1969

Elvis performs two show's at the International Hotel Showroom. The dinner show was his first opening for the public.

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August 2, 1969

Elvis continues to perforn a Dinner and Midnight Show at the International Hotel, Elvis was quoted during the dinner show as telling the fans in attendance, " " People keep telling me I look young. I don't know how I do it,either. I got very heavy at one time when I was in all those movies,but I lose weight very quickly, you know".

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August 3, 1969

A more relaxed Elvis performs at the International Hotel. RCA was on hand to record the complete dinner show.

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August 4, 1970


Elvis starts three days of rehearsals at the International's Convention Center. Filming for TTWII started on this date.

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August 5, 1974

Elvis sends a check for a $1,000 donation for singer Joe Hunter who was hospitalized with Cancer.

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August 6, 1976


In the evening ,Elvis returnes to Memphis from his fifth tour of 1976.

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August 7, 1970

Elvis holds a complete rehearsal at the main stage of the International Hotel's Showroom. Joe Guercio,the new musical director of the International works with Elvis for the first time.

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August 8, 1958

As Elvis' mother was feeling ill all summer, Elvis insists that she see a doctor. He sent her to Memphis on a train with his father so she could be seen by her personal physician.

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August 9, 1975

Elvis pays a surprise visit to the press both at the Mid- South Coliseum during a Memphis South-men football game.

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August 10, 1976


Elvis withdraws his support and financial banking for the Presley Center Courts. Heasked that his name be removed from further aspects of the project.

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August 11, 1970

Elvis performs two shows at the International Hotel. For the dinner show he wore the Conchas Suit and the Chain Suit for the midnight show.

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August 12, 1977

Elvis spends the day at Graceland.

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August 13, 1977

At 3:30 a.m. Elvis, Ginger, Lisa , and others leave Graceland for a few hours of midnight movies. They return at 5: 30 a.m.

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August 14, 1970

Elvis gives two performences at the International hotel. He wore the Chain Suit for both the dinner and midnight shows.

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August 15, 1977

During they day time, Elvis and Ginger ride through memphis on a motorcycle,in the evening, Elvis visits his dentist.

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August 16, 1977

Elvis passes away at Graceland.

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August 17, 1977

Memphis is in mourning...

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August 18, 1975

Elvis opens at the Las Vegas Hilton

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August 19, 1974

Elvis opens at the Las Vegas Hilton. For this engagement he had a new song line up which he changed after opening night. Elvis wore the Peacock suit.

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August 20, 1973

Elvis performs two shows at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.

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August 21, 1974

Elvis performs at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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August 22, 1975

Elvis undegoes a series of tests at Babtist Memorial Hospital.

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August 23, 1973

Elvis performs at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel. For the dinner show he wore the
Target Suit.

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August 24, 1972

Elvis performs at the las Vegas Hilton.

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August 25, 1973

Elvis performs at the Las Vegas Hilton.

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August 26, 1976

Elvis prepares to leave Memphis for the start of his next tour the following evening.

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August 27, 1976

Elvis opens his seventh tour of the year in San Antonio, TX.. at the Convention Center. He wore the Blue Bicentennial Suit for his 8:30 p.m. performence in front of 11,000 fans.

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August 28, 1976

Elvis performs in Houston, TX at the Hofneinz Pavillion. He wore the Blue Bicentennial Suit.

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August 29, 1976

Elvis performs two shows in Mobile, Al at the Municipal Auditorium.

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August 30, 1976

Elvis performs in Tuscaloosa, Al. He wore the White Bicentennial Suit.

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August 31, 1976

Elvis performs in Macon, Ga at the Coliseum.