Oprah Winfrey is born in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
At a Glance
- Date
- 29 January 1954
- Location
- Kosciusko, Mississippi
- Key people
- Oprah Winfrey
- Category
- Media & Journalism
- Source
- Biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
She would become the most influential talk-show host and the first Black woman billionaire.
What It Means Now
Winfrey is among the most powerful figures in American media and philanthropy.
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