Today in history

Today is Sunday, December 8, 2013

Today in
Elvis Presley History

1956 - The album "Elvis" hit #1 in the U.S.

1960 - Fabian visited Elvis Presley at Graceland and lent him his pants when Elvis ripped his demonstrating karate.

1973 - The Elvis Presley single "Raised on Rock" hit #36 in the U.K.

1976 - Elvis Presley announced that "plans are under way now for a visit to London."

Random Elvis Quote

Before, I was terrified on stage. I only play guitar during the acoustic songs. After a while, you can elicit certain responses from the crowd, like Elvis.
- Andy Gibb

Today in
Michael Jackson History

1986 - Janet Jackson's album "Control" was certified three times Platinum by the RIAA.

1992 - Michael Jackson's single "Heal The World" was released. This version of the single contained a version of "Heal The World" with an intro.

1992 - Michael Jackson and the Cleveland Orchestra came to a settlement over Jackson's alleged unauthorized use of the orchestra's Beethoven's Ninth recording for the album "Dangerous."

1993 - In Tel Aviv, Israel, LaToya Jackson said "I can't remain silent. I love him bu I cannot and will not be a silent collaborator (in) his crimes against small innocent children. You tell me what 35-year old man is goint to take a little boy...and stay with him for five days in his room?" Jackson was referring to the current child-molestation allegations surrounding her brother Michael.

Michael Jackson Quote

"Both of us needed to be adults very early, but when we were together, we were two little kids having fun. ... M.J.'s laugh was the sweetest and purest of anyone I've known."
- Brooke Shields on July 7, 2009