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Elvis Presley · 1962

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 6, 1962Film⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Elvis Presley took part in filming the movie "It Happened at the World's Fair" in Seattle. MGM closed part of the World's Fair grounds to the public for filming, and after word spread that Elvis would be there, hundreds of fans and curious onlookers gathered around the closed area.

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