25 years ago — 2001
DID YOU KNOW? — Because there was no waiting period, no blood test and no parental consent required, Hernando was once known as the "Marrying Capital" of the country.
50 years ago — 1976
On the heels of the Barbara Eden-Peter Nero package coming into the Rainbow Room to begin a four-night run Thursday, the Hilton Inn officials are already pushing hard on their next headline show in that room. . .It is set to run Sept. 2-5 and will feature three acts with current hit pop records — Starbuck ("Moonlight Feels Right"), Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band ("A Fifth of Beethoven") and Keith Carradine ("I'm Easy," which won him an Oscar).
75 years ago — 1951
Customers of retail department stores can expect substantial bargains this
Fall, while automobile owners can wave farewell to days of low auto liability insurance rates. These were two top points made by members of an informal panel discussing "How's Business" yesterday at a luncheon of the Lions Club at the Claridge. Representatives of various lines of business gave fellow members benefit of their knowledge on the business outlook.
100 years ago — 1926
Memphis has the honor this week of having two great-grandchildren of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest as its guests. They are Miss Mary Helen Forrest of Atlanta and her brother Cadet Nathan Bedford Forrest III, who are the guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Patton, at their home on Central Avenue. Several delightful and informal parties have been given for Miss Forrest and her brother, one of which was a dinner given by James H. Patton Jr. at his home Friday night.
From the Archives of the CA: A look back at Elvis's military years
Take a look at Elvis's background serving the Army before he became the King of Rock and Roll.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years
