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On the tenth anniversary of his death, thousands of people passed by his grave in Memphis.
Related events
- RCA Victor Records released Elvis Presley's single "Baby, Let's Play House".
- Elvis Presley's album I Was The One reached No. 83 on the British chart.
- Elvis Presley reached No. 57 on the U.K. album chart with the three-disc box set „Collectors Gold“.
- RCA and the RIAA presented 110 gold and platinum records to the estate of Elvis Presley.
- Elvis Presley’s “Don't Be Cruel” reached No. 42 on the UK singles chart.
- Elvis Presley's five-disc box set The King of Rock 'n' Roll – The Complete 50's Masters reached number 159 on the US chart.
- Judge Joseph Evans ruled that Elvis's estate no longer had to make further payments to Colonel Tom Parker, ending his 36-year control over a large part of Elvis's finances. The question of Parker's identity and citizenship was also revealed for the first time.
- A statue of Elvis Presley was unveiled at Elvis Presley Plaza in Memphis. It was later moved inside the Memphis Welcome Centre.