May 14: Tooth Cap Mishap

It's May 14th, and on this day in 1957, while working on the dance sequence for *Jailhouse Rock*, Elvis accidentally swallowed a cap from one of his teeth. This mishap would become a notable moment in his legendary career as the King of Rock and Roll continued to face both the pressures and challenges of his rising stardom.Also on this day in 1968, Elvis met with Bob Finkel to discuss his upcoming Christmas special. With a desire to make the special stand out, Elvis expressed that he wanted it to be completely different from his previous work, aiming to showcase his true capabilities as a performer beyond the typical Christmas show format.