Singer Janet Jackson is born in Gary, Indiana.
At a Glance
- Date
- 16 May 1966
- Location
- Gary, Indiana
- Key people
- Janet Jackson
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
She became one of the most successful and influential pop artists of her era.
What It Means Now
Jackson's work reshaped pop music, dance, and the music video.
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