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Along with unofficially being National Mean Girls Day, October 3rd marks another important date in history, the day Elvis Presley performed live for the first time. In 1945, at age 10, dressed like a cowboy and having to stand on a chair to reach the microphone, Elvis sang his best rendition of Red Foley's "Old Shep" at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. Encouraged by his schoolteacher, young Elvis entered the singing contest only to place fifth. Soon after, he received his first guitar for his birthday and began taking lessons. Over the course of a few years the once shy cowboy found himself being crowned, "the King of Rock and Roll" and one of the largest cultural icons of the 20th century.

With hits like "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "All Shook Up," and "Jailhouse Rock," Elvis became the best-selling solo artist in the history of recording music. He brought energy to the stage through his provocative performing style, making him an extremely popular (especially amongst the ladies), yet controversial artist.

The risks he took on stage and the amount of talent Elvis had helped spread rock 'n roll music throughout the country and encouraged teenagers to break away from the repressive lifestyles that had been living. Elvis's music, hairstyle, and fashion sense all became icons of the 1950's.