Aretha Franklin Is Born - Music History - Calendar Event of The Day

 

1942 Aretha Franklin is born in Memphis, Tennessee. Read the full story   More Events:   1955 The movie Blackboard Jungle is released, giving new exposure to the song "Rock Around The Clock," which is featured in the film. A few months later, the song becomes the first ever #1 rock song.   1967 How is the weather? Bright and sunny for The Turtles, who hit #1 in the US with "Happy Together."   2015 Mariah Carey joins James Corden for the first installment of Carpool Karaoke.   See More Events