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It was 75 years ago today (Jan. 8) that Elvis Presley came into the world. To join in the worldwide celebration, we're taking a look back at the King's greatest moments in photos and Billboard chart feats. Have a look at our Elvis gallery, listen to the a playlist of songs from 'Elvis 75' and read about all of the other Elvis festivities marking the occasion.
PHOTOS: Elvis Through The Years
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| Selected Songs | Chart Debut | Hot 100 Peak* |
 Heartbreak Hotel | March 3, 1956 | 1* |
| Blue Suede Shoes | April 7, 1956 | 24* |
| Hound Dog | Aug. 4, 1956 | 2* |
| Don't Be Cruel | Aug. 11, 1956 | 1* |
| Love Me Tender | Oct. 20, 1956 | 1* |
| All Shook Up | April 6, 1957 | 1* |
| Jailhouse Rock | Oct. 14, 1957 | 1* |
| It's Now Or Never | July 18, 1960 | 1 |
| ...Lonesome Tonight? | Nov. 14, 1960 | 1 |
| Can't Help Falling in Love | Dec. 4, 1961 | 2 |
| Viva Las Vegas | May 9, 1964 | 29 |
| In The Ghetto | May 3, 1969 | 3 |
| Suspicious Minds | Sept. 13, 1969 | 1 |
| Burning Love | Aug. 19, 1972 | 2 |
More On Elvis at 75 From Around The Web:
Check out the "75 Years of Elvis" timeline at Elvis.com
Viva Elvis by Cirque du Soleil, which will be performed at Las Vegas' Aria Resort & Casino. More info: Cirquedusoleil.com
* The peak position numbers noted with an asterisk (*) are the peak position of those songs on Billboard's Top 100 chart, our main pop singles chart before the launch of the Hot 100 in 1958. Elvis has had a total of seven Hot 100 No. 1s (1958 - present): "A Big Hunk O' Love," "Stuck On You," "It's Now Or Never," "Are You Lonesome Tonight?," "Surrender," "Good Luck Charm," and "Suspicious Minds."
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