November 27th in Elvis History

It’s November twenty-seventh, and on this day in Elvis history: In 1976, Elvis Presley performed at the University of Oregon's McArthur Court in Eugene. The show was part of his final full year of touring, and though his health was increasingly fragile, fans still filled arenas to see him. Clad in one of his signature jumpsuits, Elvis delivered the kind of high-energy performance that reminded audiences why he remained a legend, even in the twilight of his career. And on this date back in 1958, while stationed in Germany, Elvis was promoted to private first class in the U.S. Army. That same day, he shared Thanksgiving dinner with Elisabeth Stefaniak and her family—a quiet, personal moment in contrast to the public frenzy that often followed him. It was a rare glimpse of Elvis the man, away from the stage and spotlight.