Singer Diana Ross is born in Detroit, Michigan.
At a Glance
- Date
- 26 March 1944
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Key people
- Diana Ross
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
As lead of the Supremes she helped define the Motown sound and crossover success.
What It Means Now
Ross became one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
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