Elvis attends a widely covered meeting with then President Richard Nixon, and offered to work with hippies to combat the use of illegal drugs.
Elvis's first and only child, Lisa Marie, is born in Memphis.
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.
Elvis records Elvis' Christmas Album, which tops the charts and features the bluesy "Santa Claus is Back in Town."
Elvis releases his self-titled debut album, which becomes the first rock 'n' roll album to top the Billboard charts.