March 26
Diana is born in Detroit, Michigan and is the second eldest child to Ernestine and Fred Ross.
At 15, Diana begins singing in a group called the Primettes, later to be renamed The Supremes.
The Supremes achieve their first hit with “Where Did Our Love Go?”
June
January 14
Diana makes her final appearance with the Supremes.
February
May
Diana releases "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," which becomes her first number-one solo single.
Diana stars in her first solo television special, Diana! This year, she marries music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein.
August
Diana gives birth to her eldest daughter, Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein
October
Diana’s first film, Lady Sings the Blues opens.
October 29
Diana’s daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross is born.
November
Diana’s second film, Mahogany is released and she scores her third number-one hit with "Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)”
The film adaptation of The Wiz releases, starring Diana as Dorothy.
Diana releases her most successful album, Diana, which includes the hits "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" and the duet ballad "Endless Love" with Lionel Richie.
May 20
Diana signs with RCA with a $20 million, seven-year recording contract. At the time, this is music history's most expensive recording deal.
October
Diana releases her first RCA album, Why Do Fools Fall in Love. The album sells over a million copies.
November
May 6
Diana is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
March
Diana reunites with her bandmates from the Supremes for the television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever."
July 21
Diana performs a free concert on Central Park's Great Lawn. During the show, a torrential downpour begins and Diana continues performing. The show ends early and she promises to perform the next day.
Diana marries Arne Næss Jr. This year, she hosts the 13th annual American Music Awards.
Diana’s son Ross Arne Naess is born.
Diana’s son Evan Olav Naess is born. Diana returns to Motown and is given shares as a part-owner.
Diana returns to acting with a dramatic role in the television film, Out of Darkness. This earns her her third Golden Globe nomination.
Diana receives the World Music Awards' Lifelong Contribution to the Music Industry Award.
Diana is named the most successful female singer in the history of the United Kingdom charts, based upon a tally of her career hits
December 5
Diana receives a Heroes Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).
May
Diana and all five of her children appear on Barbara Walters' Mother's Day television special.
February
The Supremes are honored by The Rhythm & Blues Foundation with its Pioneer Award.
March 22
Diana’s televised Central Park concerts, "For One & for All" are named TV Land Awards' Viewer's Choice for Television's Greatest Music Moment
June
Diana releases her first studio album in seven years with I Love You.
Diana’s grandson Raif-Henok (son of Diana’s daughter Rhonda) is born.
Diana embarks on her first headlining tour in three years titled the More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour.
Diana’s granddaughter Callaway Lane (daughter of Diana’s daughter Chudney) is born.
February
Diana receives her first ever Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
July 3
Diana is awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.
Diana’s granddaughter Jagger Snow (daughter of Diana’s son Evan) is born.
June
Diana’s grandson Leif (son of Diana’s son Ross) is born
November 22
Diana receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.
Diana’s grandson Indigo (son of Diana’s son Ross) is born.
September 20
Diana joins Instagram (@dianaross)
November 19
Diana receives the American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.
February 8
Diana begins a new mini-residency at The Wynn Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
February 10
The Recording Academy honors Diana and celebrate her greatest musical accomplishments at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards.