March 24th is... Elvis Presley Inducted Into the Army (1958), National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day, United Nations: World Tuberculosis Day/World TB Day, Harry Houdini's Birthday/International Houdini Day (1874), International Day for Achievers, National Cocktail Day, International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for Dignity of Victims/Day of Remembrance for Truth and Justice (Argentina), National Cake Pops Day, Exxon Valdez Remembrance Day, International Sauerkraut Day, International Right to the Truth Day, National Cheesecake Day, Student Day (Scientology), National Orange Day (New York), Saint Gabriel Day, Feast of Saint Oscar Romero
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Elvis Presley Inducted Into the Army (1958)-- When Elvis Presley turned 18 years old, on January 8, 1953, he fulfilled his patriotic duty and legal obligation to register his name with the Selective Service System, making himself eligible for the draft. After several deferments, on March 24, 1958, Elvis Presley was finally inducted, starting his day as the King of Rock and Roll, but ending it as a lowly buck private in the United States Army.
Read: Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier
-- A fascinating, accurate text and pictorial history. The definitive chronicle of Elvis' army experience. Features over 1,500 fascinating photos, about 1,300 of which picture Elvis. Many, many previously unpublished! This book probably contains more never-before-seen Elvis photos from 1957-'60 than any previous publication. In addition to the 400 black-and-white pages, they have 104 full pages in gorgeous color. Their research department has tracked down many soldiers from Fort Hood as well as Elvis' Scout Platoon, in Germany, and most of these men have shared stories and never-before-seen photos.
• Elvis Presley - Army Mugshot 1960 -- Elvis Presley - Enlistment Photo Poster. Elvis served in the United States Army between March 1958 and March 1960. Rolled posters are great for framing and add a unique addition to any wall decor. Ready to hang. Easy to use.• Elvis Presley Guitar - Army Uniform Poster -- This poster is 24 inches by 36 inches approximately and in mint unused condition. It is shipped rolled in a hard cardboard tube
• Elvis Coloring and Activity Books
Laugh and Cry with Elvis in the Army
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National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day
- A day to enjoy this tasty combination of chocolate and fruit. Chocolate lovers who like raisins, find the combination simply irresistible. Kids find them irresistible, too.
United Nations: World Tuberculosis Day
- Each year, nine million people become ill with tuberculosis and nearly 5,000 people die every day. Yet tuberculosis is curable with inexpensive treatment options. THis day is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. In 2012 alone, 8.6 million people fell ill with TB, and 1.3 million died from the disease, mostly in low and middle-income countries.
Harry Houdini's Birthday (1874)
- Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-born American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer noted for his sensational escape acts. He was also a skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.
