Synopses & Reviews
Nearly 30 years after his death, Elvisand#8217;s popularity is at an all-time high, and his legacy continues to reach new audiences and#151; half of Gracelandand#8217;s visitors are 35 or younger. With CD and video sales booming and more than 625 active Elvis fan clubs worldwide, itand#8217;s time for the ultimate Elvis trivia book. Marking all the highs, lows, and in-betweens, these daily bytes of information are peppered with quotes about the King, and#147;Blue Hawaii Factoidsand#8221; (January 16, 1971 and#151; Elvis is honored by the Jaycees as one of 1970and#8217;s and#147;Ten Outstanding Men of the Nationand#8221;), and and#147;Hound Dog Dares of the Dayand#8221; ("Do you have the nerve to mimic Elvis at work?"). Affectionate but never cloying, and with an easy and#147;dippingand#8221; format, Today in History: Elvis is a perfect conversation piece, treasured gift, or impulse buy for Elvisand#8217;s legions of fans.