On this day 80 years ago: Elvis Presley born

On January 8, 1935 Elvis Presley was born in the shotgun house pictured here. Man, is it tiny. The future King moved with his family to Memphis, where he was at the right place at the right time with the right talent.

Happy birthday, Elvis!

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