It's November first, and on this day in 1955, Elvis Presley’s life changed forever when Sam Phillips sold his recording contract with Sun Records to RCA Victor for \$35,000. The move marked a major turning point not just for Elvis, but for the music industry itself—setting the stage for the explosion of rock and roll on a national and global scale. With this deal, RCA gained the rights to distribute Elvis’s music, and within months, he would become a household name.

And on this day in 1972, *Elvis on Tour*, the concert documentary capturing Elvis’s electrifying performances and behind-the-scenes moments, was officially released. The film offered fans a rare glimpse into the energy and emotion of his live shows and later earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary, making it the only Elvis film ever to win a major Hollywood award.

It's October thirty-first, and on this day in 1957... Elvis Presley attended a star-studded Halloween party hosted by Hollywood designer Sy Devore. Wearing a distinctive mask, Elvis mingled with fellow celebrities, including actress Joan Bradshaw. The party was a standout event on the Hollywood social calendar and showed Elvis embracing his growing role in the entertainment elite beyond the stage and recording studio.

It's October thirtieth, and on this day in 1976... Elvis Presley arrived late to the second night of RCA’s Jungle Room recording session at Graceland. While the band laid down instrumental tracks awaiting his vocals, Elvis was distracted by the delivery of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, which he insisted on taking for test rides. When he finally entered the Jungle Room, he brought along a Thompson submachine gun, briefly playing with it before setting it aside and apologizing. Admitting he wasn’t in the mood to record, the session was called off.