Whitney
HOUSTON
(b.
9 August 1963
,
Newark, New Jersey, USA
d.
11 February 2012
,
Beverly Hills, California, USA
)
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Whitney HOUSTON was born 9 August 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, USA
Whitney HOUSTON was the child of ? and ?Whitney HOUSTON died 11 February 2012 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
daughter of John Russell Houston and Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston
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1963 Birth 9 August 1963
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Whitney Houston, often hailed as 'The Voice,' was a legendary American singer, actress, producer, and model. Born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, Whitney Elizabeth Houston emerged as one of the most iconic and influential voices in the history of music.
Whitney came from a musical family; her mother was the gospel singer Cissy Houston, her cousin was the renowned singer Dionne Warwick, and she was also related to Aretha Franklin. Growing up in an environment surrounded by music, it was almost inevitable that Whitney would find her way into the spotlight.
Her musical journey began in the church choir, where her powerful and soulful voice quickly became apparent. By the time she was a teenager, Whitney was already making waves in the music industry as a backup singer, contributing to the recordings of artists like Chaka Khan and Lou Rawls.
In 1983, Whitney Houston released her self-titled debut album, which quickly became a chart-topping success. The album featured...Read MORE...
Whitney Houston, often hailed as 'The Voice,' was a legendary American singer, actress, producer, and model. Born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, Whitney Elizabeth Houston emerged as one of the most iconic and influential voices in the history of music.
Whitney came from a musical family; her mother was the gospel singer Cissy Houston, her cousin was the renowned singer Dionne Warwick, and she was also related to Aretha Franklin. Growing up in an environment surrounded by music, it was almost inevitable that Whitney would find her way into the spotlight.
Her musical journey began in the church choir, where her powerful and soulful voice quickly became apparent. By the time she was a teenager, Whitney was already making waves in the music industry as a backup singer, contributing to the recordings of artists like Chaka Khan and Lou Rawls.
In 1983, Whitney Houston released her self-titled debut album, which quickly became a chart-topping success. The album featured...Read MORE...
June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam
The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.
2012 Death 11 February 2012
Beverly Hills, California, USA
She died at the age of 48.
Added: 11/29/2023 12:25:09 AM
- Updated: 11/29/2023 12:25:45 AM
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