jul 19, 1955 - Elvis Presley
Description:
Elvis Presley becomes an international sensation. Presley is considered by some to be a civil rights pioneer. He grew up in a mostly black community in Tupelo, Mississippi. He had tight relations with many large African American artists and many believe he got his inspiration from African American artists. Presley supported artists such as B. B. King and Fats Domino.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 19, 1955
Now
~ 69 years ago