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- 1/1973 At the Rose Bowl, Diana Ross is the featured half-time entertainer. Sings: 'Our Love Is Here To Stay."
- 14/1970 Last appearance as a Supreme - Frontier Hotel
- 20/1970 To the surprise of fans worldwide, Diana Ross marries Robert Ellis Silberstein, who she met in a men's clothing store on Santa Monica Boulevard. He would later manage the career of Chaka Kahn, among others.
- 24/1982 Sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl XVI
- 24/1985 A building at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens, New York is named after Diana Ross in recognition of her contributions to reviving the New York film industry.
- Participates in the historical recording of 'We Are the World' at the A&M Studios in Hollywood after participating in the American Music Awards.
- 1/1986 Diana Ross marries Norwegian shipping magnate Arne Naess. The wedding, held in Geneva, Switzerland, was held before a gathering of 240 people including Stevie Wonder who also performed at the reception.
- 10/1976 Diana Ross (album) is released.
- 6/1977 'An Evening With Diana Ross' is a smash television event. She becomes the first woman to ever have a 90-minute special for network television.
- 26/1944 Diane Earle Ross is born to Fred and Ross at 5736 St. Antonine #23, Detroit, Michigan. She adopts 'Diana' as her stage name due to a mistake on her birth certificate. Others in family include: Barbara Jean (Bobbi), Rita, Fred Earl Jr., Arthur (T-Boy), Wilbert Alex (Chico).
- 29/1976 Diana Ross becomes the first person to sing live via satellite from Holland at the Academy Awards where she performs the Oscar nominated song, 'Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)'.
- 2/1974 Cohosts the Academy Awards
- 4/1969 Diana Ross makes her first solo appearance on television special 'Like Hep' featuring Lucille Ball and Dinah Shore
- 24/1976 "Love Hangover" reaches #1 on Billboard's pop, R & B and dance charts.
- 3/1973 'Touch Me In The Morning' single becomes Diana's 2nd #1 hit on Billboard.
- Performs "I Want to Know What Love Is" at the Apollo Theatre for the television special 'Motown Returns to the Apollo'
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16/1983 Diana Ross is reunited with The Supremes (Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong)
in the Emmy Award wining television special 'Motown 25-Yester, Today &
Forever'
- 22/1979 'The Boss' (Motown) is released.
- 17/1983 Ross (RCA) is released.
- 19/1970 Diana Ross' first self-entitled solo album is released.
- 22/1973 'Touch Me In The Morning' album is released.
- 22/1996 Diana's brother, Arthur 'T-Boy' Ross, and his wife are found murdered in their house. He'd written several hit songs including, 'I Wanna Be Where You Are' for Michael Jackson and 'I Want You' for Marvin Gaye.
- 12/1976 'Diana Ross' Greatest Hits' (Motown) is released.
- 16/1970 Diana's second solo record 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', it becomes her first #1 song (2 weeks).
- 21-22/1983 Over 800,000 people show up for a free concert in Central Park, New York City. Taped for television: "For One and For All - Diana Ross Live! in Central Park" is rained out the first night.
- 2/1983 'Swept Away' (RCA) single and album is released.
- 14/1971 Rhonda Suzanne is born. An acclaimed vocalist on the New York City jazz circuit, Rhonda Ross Kendrick made her TV debut on NBC's Another World. As Toni Burrell, she delivered an Emmy-nominated performance, as a raped cop.
- 26/1988 Evan Olav is born.
- 10/1982 'Silk Electric' (RCA) album is released.
- 18/1978 'The Wiz' (MCA) original motion picture soundtrack is released.
- 19/1984 Ernestine Ross-Jordan, Diana Ross mother, passes away.
- 19/1984 Diana Ross breaks Radio City Music Hall box-office records.
- 22, 1969 Diana Ross appears on 'Laugh-In'
- 1/1978 'Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)' reaches the top of the pop charts.
- 23/1985 marries Arne Naess
- 24/1978 'The Wiz' premieres in New York.
- 29/1972 Tracee Joy is born.
- 4/1975 Chudney Lane is born.
- 5/1988 'If We Hold On Together ' (MCA) is released from the original Steven Spielberg's animated film, 'The Land Before Time' The song eventually becomes a #1 record in Japan.
- 9/1972 'Lady Sings The Blues' original soundtrack recording becomes Diana's only #1 album (two weeks).
- 16/1984 'Missing You' becomes a #1 R&B and #10 Pop record. Written by Lionel Ritchie, the song is dedicated to Marvin Gaye. The video also becomes a tribute to Florence Ballard & her mom.
- 22/1979 The famous annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York features Diana Ross singing 'Boss, The' from a Big Apple float.
- 1971 Voted Number One Female Vocalist by Billboard Magazine
- Entertainer of the Year by the NAACP Honorary Chairman of the Image Awards Presentation Best TV Special of the Year (Diana!)
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23/1992 Diana
Ross performs Christmas classics with Placido Domino and Jose Carreras in
the television special: 'Christmas in
Vienna'
06/1995 Diana Ross is presented 'The President's Award' for her contributions in the field of entertainment, providing scholarships for academically-gifted college-bound African American students and for being a positive inspiration.
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