1. Elvis Was a Twin
Elvis was born approximately 35 minutes after his twin brother, Jesse Garon, who was unfortunately stillborn.
2. Never Toured Globally
Despite his global fame, Elvis never performed live outside of North America.
3. Presidential Yacht Owner
Elvis purchased the former presidential yacht, The Potomac, which belonged to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
4. Distantly Presidential
Elvis is a distant relative to two former US presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jimmy Carter.
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5. Natural Hair Color Surprise
Elvis’s iconic jet black hair? Dyed. His natural color was medium brown.
6. First Record for Mom
Elvis’ first record was a gift he made for his mother when he was just 18 years old.
7. Karate Enthusiast
Elvis was a fan of karate and even earned his black belt in 1960.
8. Comic Book Lover
Elvis was a self-described comic book fan and collector.
9. Nickname Origins
Elvis was given the nickname of “Savage” by a Florida judge who wasn’t a fan of his iconic dance moves.
10. Military Man
Elvis served in the military and rushed back from his duties to be by his ill mother’s side.
11. Elvis’s First Guitar
His first guitar cost $7.75, and his mother, Gladys, helped him buy it for his 11th birthday.
12. Inspired by Gospel
As a youngster, Elvis idolized gospel group The Statesmen, and his dance moves were inspired by one of their members.
13. Elvis’s TV Debut
Elvis’s television debut was on Louisiana Hayride in 1955.
14. The King’s Real Name
Elvis Aaron Presley is his full name, though he initially believed his middle name was spelled “Aron”.
15. Boxing in High School
When Elvis was at Humes High School, he was on the boxing team.
16. Elvis’s First Recording
His first recording at Sun Records was self-funded, and he claimed it was a gift for his mother.
17. Elvis and The Beatles
Elvis thought that The Beatles represented ‘anti-Americanism’ but still covered their hits in the 1970s.
18. Elvis’s Ancestry
Elvis is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln’s great-great-grandfather, Isaiah Harrison.
19. Elvis’s Shoe Size
His shoe size was 11D.
20. Last Song Performed
The last song he ever performed in public was “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”
21. Elvis and Star Wars
The last film Elvis tried to get a print of to show his daughter was “Star Wars.”
