What Happened on July 18, 1953

Historical Events

Elvis Records First Demo

Elvis Presley pays $3.98 to make his first demo, at Sun Studio in Memphis, records "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin". Reportedly gives the record to his mother as a belated birthday present.

Famous Birthdays

Neil Stubenhaus, American session and touring bass guitarist, born in Bridgeport, Connecticut [1]
Peter Greenall, 4th Baron Daresbury, British aristocrat and businessman, born in Marylebone, London

Born in 1953