Born on the 8th of January in Buffalo, Mississipi Presley was already riding high on the success of his song “The Heartbreak Hotel” and sure enough, he had been on television before. But his debut on the Ed Sullivan show was phenomenal with over 60 million viewers tuned in.
His debut was watched by over 82 % of the television viewing audience and Elvis made his way straight into not only their living rooms but their hearts as well. And with this entry he revolutionalized forever the musical tastes as well as entertainment scene.
