Elvis Presley’s Birthday Timeline

December 21, 1970

Elvis meets the President

Elvis attends a widely covered meeting with then President Richard Nixon, and offered to work with hippies to combat the use of illegal drugs.

February 1, 1968

Welcome to the world, Lisa Marie

Elvis's first and only child, Lisa Marie, is born in Memphis.

March 2, 1960

Welcome back!

Elvis returns to the United States from military service and the train carrying him from New Jersey to Tennessee was met with large crowds along the route.

1957

Merry Christmas!

Elvis records Elvis' Christmas Album, which tops the charts and features the bluesy "Santa Claus is Back in Town."

March 23, 1956

Rock 'n' roll history

Elvis releases his self-titled debut album, which becomes the first rock 'n' roll album to top the Billboard charts.