On this day in history, in 1977, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, died. Elvis was just 42 years old. He left behind an estate in Memphis that would become a global icon, eventually managed by his daughter,

Historic photos offer a look back at the life of Elvis Presley, from Graceland to the concert stage to fun playing football.

Elvis Presley bought Graceland in Memphis in 1957, and it opened to the public in 1982. Here is a look back in photos at the estate's history.