Singer and actress Lena Horne is born in Brooklyn, New York.
At a Glance
- Date
- 30 June 1917
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Key people
- Lena Horne
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
She broke barriers in Hollywood and refused to play demeaning roles.
What It Means Now
Horne became an enduring symbol of glamour and civil rights advocacy.
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