On This Day

Diana Ross

singer and actress

Born: American

Diana Ross (American English: ; UK: ; born March 26, 1944) is an American singer and actress. Known as the "Queen of Motown", she was the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting female group in history, with a total of 12 number-one pop singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Following her departure from the Supremes in 1970, Ross embarked on a successful solo career with the release of her eponymous debut solo album. Between 1972 and 1980, Ross recorded four top ten albums with her most successful studio release being the album Diana. In a fifteen-year span, Ross recorded twelve top ten singles with six -- "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Touch Me in the Morning", "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)", "Love Hangover", "Upside Down" and "Endless Love"— topping the Billboard Hot 100, making her the female solo act with the most number-one songs in the United States at the time.

Notable For

American singer and actress

Diana Ross's Historical Timeline

  1. Diana Ross is born

    Diana Ross, American singer and actress, known for american singer and actress, was born on 1945-03-26. Diana Ross (American English: ; UK: ; born March 26, 1944) is an American singer and actress.

  2. Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records

    The Supremes were an American girl group formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959 as the Primettes.

  3. The Supremes appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

    American girl group The Supremes has released 29 studio albums, four live albums, two soundtrack albums, 32 compilation albums, four box sets, 66 singles and three promotional singles.

  4. American pop singer Diana Ross (41) weds Norwegian businessman Arne Naess (48) in Switzerland, the second marriage for

    American pop singer Diana Ross (41) weds Norwegian businessman Arne Naess (48) in Switzerland, the second marriage for both; divorce in 2000

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diana Ross born?
Diana Ross was born on 1945-03-26 (American).
What is Diana Ross known for?
American singer and actress
What historical events involved Diana Ross?
Diana Ross was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Diana Ross is born, Berry Gordy signs The Supremes to Motown Records, The Supremes appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

Related Years