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Jul 3, 1956
While catching a train home to Memphis, Elvis Presley meets "Be-Bop-A-Lula" artist Gene Vincent for the first time at New York's Penn Station
Jul 22, 1956
The Ames Brothers appear on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show" singing "It Only Hurts For A Little While" from New York. In 1978, the song will become a country hit for Margo Smith
Jul 27, 1956
Guitarist Duncan Cameron is born in Utica, New York. Following a tour of duty with The Amazing Rhythm Aces, he joins Sawyer Brown in 1991, contributing to "Thank God For You," "Treat Her Right" and "The Boys And Me"
Aug 11, 1956
Painter Jackson Pollock dies in an alcohol-related accident in Springs, New York. Noted for his abstract work, he's recognized nearly 60 years later in the Eric Church country hit "Mr. Misunderstood"
Sep 5, 1956
Ivory Joe Hunter records "Since I Met You Baby" in New York. Thirteen years later, Sonny James remakes it as a country hit
Sep 9, 1956
Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He sings four songs, including "Love Me Tender" and "Don't Be Cruel," shot only from the waist up. Charles Laughton hosts in place of Sullivan, recuperating from an auto accident
Oct 28, 1956
Elvis Presley makes his second appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," performing "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," "Love Me" and "Love Me Tender"
Nov 15, 1956
Elvis Presley attends Liberace's opening at the Riviera Theater in New York and is introduced from the stage
Nov 15, 1956
Elvis Presley makes his film debut, as "Love Me Tender" opens in New York
Nov 24, 1956
After more than two years on Broadway, the musical "The Pajama Game" closes at Manhattan's Shubert Theatre. The production introduced Jerry Ross and Richard Adler's "Hernando's Hideaway," a country hit when parodied by Homer & Jethro
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