Elvis was a twin, but his brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn, making Elvis the only surviving child.
At the age of 18, Elvis paid $4 to record his first song, 'My Happiness,' as a gift for his mother.
Elvis’ signature dance moves were a result of stage fright—he would nervously shake his legs, which became a sensation.
Elvis Presley’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 was 'Heartbreak Hotel' in 1956.
Elvis served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, achieving the rank of Sergeant during his service in Germany.
Despite his fame, Elvis never performed outside of North America, except for five concerts in Canada in 1957.
Elvis’ Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, is the second most-visited house in the United States, after the White House.
He holds the record for the most gold albums by a solo artist in the United States, with over 90 gold-certified albums.
Elvis starred in 31 feature films, with 'Jailhouse Rock' (1957) being one of his most iconic movie roles.
In 1973, Elvis made history with his 'Aloha from Hawaii' concert, which was the first live concert broadcast via satellite, reaching over 1 billion viewers worldwide.
Elvis was known for his generosity, often giving away cars, jewelry, and houses to friends and even strangers.
He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, recognizing his contribution to American culture.
Elvis was a black belt in karate, a skill he learned during his time in the Army.
The famous phrase 'Elvis has left the building' was first used in 1956 to encourage concertgoers to leave after Elvis' performance.
Elvis’ death on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, shocked the world, but his legacy continues to live on through his music and cultural impact.
