The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes. The premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s, the Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and the most successful American vocal group, with twelve number 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. The breakthrough by the Supremes is considered to have made it possible for future African-American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream success.
Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records
The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.
Historical Significance
The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.
Key People
Events Before
Fausto Coppi dies
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A photograph of a 13-year-old South African boy in a torn vest working in a mine is published in the Daily Herald; emplo
A photograph of a 13-year-old South African boy in a torn vest working in a mine is published in the Daily Herald; employing a 'native' under 18 in the mines is illegal under the Native Labour Regulation Act
LaMar Clark sets pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts
LaMar Clark sets pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts
Comedic actor Bob Denver (25) weds Maggie Ryan in California
Comedic actor Bob Denver (25) weds Maggie Ryan in California
American songwriter Adolph Green (45) weds (for 3rd and final time) American actress and singer Phyllis Newman (24) in N
American songwriter Adolph Green (45) weds (for 3rd and final time) American actress and singer Phyllis Newman (24) in NYC, until his death in 2002
Events After
Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
Belgium grants Rwanda internal self-governance
John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth aboard Friendship 7
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Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points, the most ever by an NBA player in a single game, in the Warriors
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Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Five research groups announce the discovery of antimatter
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
Stan Musial scores his 1,869th run, setting a new National League record
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech
Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, calling for an end to racism in the United States.
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Tommy Morrison is born
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Gabrielle Carteris is born
Gabrielle Carteris is born
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 15, 1961?
- The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes. The premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s, the Supremes were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and the most successful American vocal group, with twelve number 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland.
- Why is Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records significant?
- The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.
- Who was involved in Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records?
- Key figures include Berry Gordy (Musician), Diana Ross (singer and actress).