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EBONY - April 2018

Diana Ross

Timeline from the Pages of EBONY

  • 1944-1969: The Early Years

  • 1944

    March 26

    Diana is born in Detroit, Michigan and is the second eldest child to Ernestine and Fred Ross.

  • 1959

    At 15, Diana begins singing in a group called the Primettes, later to be renamed The Supremes.

  • 1964

    EBONY

    The Supremes achieve their first hit with “Where Did Our Love Go?”

  • 1965

    June

    The Supremes achieve their first hit with Where Did Our Love Go?
  • 1970-1982: The Rise of Diana

  • 1970

    January 14

    Diana makes her final appearance with the Supremes.

    February

    EBONY

    May

    Diana releases "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," which becomes her first number-one solo single.

  • 1971

    EBONY

    Diana stars in her first solo television special, Diana! This year, she marries music executive Robert Ellis Silberstein.

    August

    EBONY

    Diana gives birth to her eldest daughter, Rhonda Suzanne Silberstein

  • 1972

    October

    Diana’s first film, Lady Sings the Blues opens.

    October 29

    Diana’s daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross is born.

    November

    EBONY
  • 1975

    EBONY

    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)”

  • 1978

    EBONY

    The film adaptation of The Wiz releases, starring Diana as Dorothy.

  • 1980

    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.

  • 1981

    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

    EBONY
  • 1982

    May 6

    Diana is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

  • 1983-2006: Diana-Unstoppable

  • 1983

    March

    Diana reunites with her bandmates from the Supremes for the television special "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever."

    July 21

    EBONY

    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.

  • 1986

    Diana marries Arne Næss Jr. This year, she hosts the 13th annual American Music Awards.

  • 1987

    Diana’s son Ross Arne Naess is born.

  • 1988

    Diana’s son Evan Olav Naess is born. Diana returns to Motown and is given shares as a part-owner.

  • 1993

    EBONY

    Diana returns to acting with a dramatic role in the television film, Out of Darkness. This earns her her third Golden Globe nomination.

  • 1996

    Diana receives the World Music Awards' Lifelong Contribution to the Music Industry Award.

  • 1999

    JET

    Diana is named the most successful female singer in the history of the United Kingdom charts, based upon a tally of her career hits

  • 2000

    December 5

    EBONY

    Diana receives a Heroes Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).

  • 2002

    May

    Diana and all five of her children appear on Barbara Walters' Mother's Day television special.

  • 2003

    February

    The Supremes are honored by The Rhythm & Blues Foundation with its Pioneer Award.

  • 2006

    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.

  • 2009 - now: Diana Forever

  • 2009

    Diana’s grandson Raif-Henok (son of Diana’s daughter Rhonda) is born.

  • 2010

    Diana embarks on her first headlining tour in three years titled the More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour.

  • 2012

    Diana’s granddaughter Callaway Lane (daughter of Diana’s daughter Chudney) is born.

    February

    Diana receives her first ever Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

  • 2014

    July 3

    Diana is awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.

  • 2015

    Diana’s granddaughter Jagger Snow (daughter of Diana’s son Evan) is born.

  • 2016

    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.

  • 2017

    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.

  • 2018

    February 8

    Diana begins a new mini-residency at The Wynn Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

  • 2019

    February 10

    The Recording Academy honors Diana and celebrate her greatest musical accomplishments at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards.