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Liberace and Elvis Presley trade jackets and instruments in an impromptu jam session at the Riviera and Casino, on November 14, 1956. View photo »
Elvis Presley wails into the microphone during a 1970 performance at the International Hotel. View photo »
Ann Margaret and Elvis Presley dance together for the filming of MGM's "Viva Las Vegas." Their on-screen chemistry translated to off-screen romance as the two were involved in a highly publicized affair. View photo »
Elvis Presley smiles for photographers backstage after a concert in 1970 at the International Hotel. View photo »
Elvis Presley is shown at the International Hotel shortly after he made his first public stage appearance in nine years on July 26, 1969. View photo »
Elvis Presley is shown with his Gibson J-200 guitar in this 1957, MGM studio publicity photo. View photo »
Elvis Presley's signature neon sign still shines at the Elvis-A-Rama Museum in Las Vegas. Photographed on Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. View photo »
Mon, May 15, 1905 (midnight)
When Elvis performed in Las Vegas, one of every two visitors saw his show. A regular performer at the International and the Las Vegas Hilton, Elvis entertained about 2.5 million people and gave Sin City its theme song, "Viva Las Vegas."
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