Nov 19, 1974

The National Enquirer puts The King on the front page: "Elvis At 40--Paunchy, Depressed And Living In Fear"

Jan 3, 1975

RCA releases Elvis Presley's "My Boy"

Jan 8, 1975

Liberace sends Elvis Presley his cookbook for The King's 40th birthday

Jan 8, 1975

Happy birthday to The King! On the day he turns 40, "Elvis - A Legendary Performer, Volume 1" is certified gold by the RIAA

Jan 13, 1975

"Elvis is forty" proclaims the cover of People magazine

Jan 29, 1975

Elvis Presley, short on breath, is hospitalized with a drug problem, officially billed as a planned visit linked to a liver ailment

Feb 5, 1975

Elvis Presley's father, Vernon, suffers a heart attack and ends up in the hospital, where Elvis is already being treated for drug problems

Feb 14, 1975

Elvis Presley is discharged from a Memphis hospital, where he's been for more than two weeks following breathing problems brought on by drug abuse

Mar 1, 1975

Elvis Presley's live recording of "How Great Thou Art" wins Best Inspirational Performance (Non-Classical) during the 17th annual Grammy Awards at the Uris Theater in New York

Mar 8, 1975

Elvis Presley's "Promised Land" reaches #1 on the Billboard country albums chart