Remembering Elvis Presley on His 46th Anniv.

Today, Aug. 16, marks the 46th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, fondly known as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."

Presley was widely regarded as the most successful individual music artist ever, with more than 211 million certified units sold worldwide.

Born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley made his first recordings for RCA in Nashville in 1956. He was one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

He released 10 chart-topping albums on the Billboard 200 and 18 No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. Various successful posthumous Presley albums, including compilations, rarities collections, and more, continue to be released.

The legendary singer passed away at the age of 42 at Graceland, his home in Memphis, Tennessee, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Dubbed “The King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis is the world’s best-selling solo artist according to the Guinness World Records, with 1 billion sales worldwide.

After Presley's death, Graceland became a landmark tourist attraction.