Graceland opens to public - On this day, 07 June 1982

On this day in 1982, Graceland - Elvis Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee, was opened for public tours. The iconic mansion had been closed since Elvis's death in 1977 and has been preserved as a museum dedicated to the life and music of the "King of Rock and Roll". The opening of the Graceland estate for public viewings turned out to be an enormous hit, drawing droves of Elvis fans and becoming one of the top tourist attractions in the US. The museum boasts Elvis's extensive car collection, jumpsuits, guitars, and much more, leaving visitors in awe of the authenticity and history that surrounds every inch of the legendary estate.

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