Diana Ross - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 26, 1944
Age	81
Birthplace	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Lead singer of The Supremes; successful solo music career; starring roles in films such as 'Lady Sings the Blues'.

Intro

Diana Ross is an iconic American singer, actress, and record producer, best known both as the lead singer of The Supremes and for her extensive solo career. Her influence on pop, soul, and R&B music spans six decades, making her a legendary figure in the entertainment industry.

Early Life & Background

Diana Ross was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in the Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects. She attended Cass Technical High School, where she pursued classes in clothing design and modeling before embarking on a music career with The Supremes in the early 1960s.

Career Highlights

Lead singer of The Supremes, Motown’s most successful act during the 1960s with 12 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
Successfully launched a solo career in 1970; released chart-topping hits such as 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' and 'Upside Down'.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Billie Holiday in 'Lady Sings the Blues' (1972).
Received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Supremes in 1988.

Trivia

Diana Ross was the first woman to have number one songs as a solo artist, as part of a duet, trio, and ensemble.
She has been nominated for 12 Grammy Awards but did not win a competitive Grammy until receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ross was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

FAQs

How old is Diana Ross?

Diana Ross is 81 years old.

When was Diana Ross born?

Diana Ross was born the 26 March 1944.

Where is Diana Ross from?

Detroit, Michigan, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About March 26th, 1944, in brief:

Historical events: On this critical day in World War II, two major military operations unfolded: Soviet troops first entered Romanian territory, marking a significant advance against Axis powers, while Japanese forces launched Operation U-Go, attempting to push Allied forces back from strategic bases in Imphal and Kohima in Burma and northeast India.
Day of the week: March 26th, 1944 was a Sunday
Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
#1 US song: Don't Sweetheart Me by Lawrence Welk & His Orchestra
Popular movie: Anguish directed by Sonny Mallhi

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