Whitney Houston - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 10, 1963 |
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| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Grammy Award-winning pop and R&B singer, soundtrack to 'The Bodyguard', and record-breaking vocal achievements. |
Intro
Whitney Houston was an iconic American singer and actress, celebrated for her powerful, emotive voice and an extraordinary vocal range. She became one of the best-selling music artists in history, with over 200 million records sold worldwide. Houston achieved global fame in the 1980s and 1990s with chart-topping songs such as 'I Will Always Love You,' 'Greatest Love of All,' and 'How Will I Know.' Her influence extended into film, notably with her starring role in 'The Bodyguard.' She is acclaimed for breaking barriers for African-American artists in the music industry.
Early Life & Background
Whitney Houston was born into a family of accomplished singers: her mother, Cissy Houston, was a well-known gospel and soul singer, and she was cousin to Dionne Warwick. Raised in New Jersey, Houston began singing in the church choir at an early age and gained experience as a background vocalist during her teenage years.
Career Highlights
- Released her self-titled debut album in 1985, which became the best-selling debut album by a woman at the time.
- Won six Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year ('The Bodyguard'), and Record of the Year ('I Will Always Love You').
- Starred in major films including 'The Bodyguard' (1992), 'Waiting to Exhale' (1995), and 'The Preacher's Wife' (1996).
- Holds the record for most consecutive number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 with seven.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
Trivia
- Her rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at the 1991 Super Bowl is regarded as one of the greatest national anthem performances.[1][2]
- She was the first artist to have seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.[1][2]
- Houston is one of the best-selling female artists in history, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.[1][2]
- She is the only artist to chart seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston is 61 years old.
When was Whitney Houston born?
Whitney Houston was born the 10 August 1963.
Where is Whitney Houston from?
Newark, New Jersey, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 10th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: Stevie Wonder makes music history as 'Fingertips (Part 2)' becomes the first live recording to top the US charts, maintaining the #1 position for an impressive three weeks. This milestone highlights Wonder's emerging musical genius at a young age.
- Day of the week: August 10th, 1963 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder
- #1 UK song: Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
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