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Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite was a groundbreaking 1973 Elvis Presley concert. It was the first music event by a single artist broadcast live globally over satellites. The performance reached an estimated 1.5 billion viewers across more than 40 countries. Here are the key details of the historic event: Location: The shows were performed at the Honolulu International Center Arena (now the Neal S. Blaisdell Center) in Hawaii. The Date: The main live concert broadcast took place on January 14, 1973.The Look: Elvis wore his famous, custom-designed white "American Eagle" jumpsuit. It was covered with thousands of studded gems and featured a hip-length cape. The Setlist: He sang a massive 22-song setlist. It included legendary hits like "Suspicious Minds," "Burning Love," and "Can't Help Falling in Love".The Technology: TV producer Marty Pasetta used cutting-edge satellite broadcasting to beam the concert across Asia and Oceania in real-time.