Born This Day American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley, born this day in 1935, was widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and was one of that genre’s dominant performers from the mid-1950s until his death in 1977.
On This Day 1997: Anniversary of Grimaldi rule in Monaco More Events On This Day
On this day in 1997, the principality of Monaco began a yearlong celebration in honour of the 700th anniversary of the rule of the Grimaldi family, who seized power in 1297 and gained firm possession of Monaco in 1419.
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