On this date in 1935, Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Anna herself brings Elvis' humble beginnings to life in this photo contribution from Tupelo, about an hour from Mississippi State University. Talk about taking one for the team, Anna not only provides this dispatch from northeast Mississippi, but she also took time from her holiday break to pay homage to the King of Rock and Roll in a pilgrimage to Graceland, one of America's most famous homes. Anna's tour of Graceland will be featured the remainder of the week.
Birthday celebrations are planned today at the birthplace and at Graceland with festivities and birthday cake free to Elvis fans. The official Graceland celebration will be streamed online at www.elvis.com at 10:15 a.m. (Eastern Time), 9:15 a.m. (Elvis time).