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Mar 26, 1944Diana Ross is born in Detroit, where she becomes an R&B star for Motown Records. "Someday We'll Be Together," a hit for The Supremes, is remade by Bill Anderson & Jan Howard, while Dottie West covers Ross' solo single "Last Time I Saw Him"Dec 21, 1969Diana Ross & The Supremes make their final appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," where they perform "Someday We'll Be Together." Bill Anderson & Jan Howard turn the song into a country hit the following summerAug 14, 1971Rhonda Ross is born in Los Angeles, the daughter of Diana Ross and "Lonely Teardrops" songwriter Berry Gordy Jr.Feb 24, 1976John Denver sings "Rocky Mountain High" and "America, The Beautiful" as Hollywood honors Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Also in the room: Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, George Burns, Johnny Carson and Robert MitchumMay 28, 1980Barbara Mandrell performs "Crackers" during "Bob Hope's All-Star Birthday Party" on NBC, joined on the bill by fellow guests Andy Gibb and Diana RossFeb 25, 1985"The Night Rock Cried": Honoring "We Are The World," People magazine puts Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie on its coverJun 13, 1987Barbara Mandrell attends as Diana Ross headlies the Swan Ball, a benefit for the Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in NashvilleApr 11, 2000Faith Hill sings "Love Child" on VH1's "Divas 2000: A Tribute To Diana Ross." The special also features Mariah Carey and Donna SummerSep 7, 2001Billy Gilman participates in a tribute to Michael Jackson at Madison Square Garden, singing "Ben" while Kenny Rogers joins in "We Are The World." Also on the show: 'N Sync, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Gladys Knight, Britney Spears and Ray Charles, who performs "Cryin' Time" with jazz singer Cassandra WilsonDec 2, 2007Earl Scruggs, Randy Scruggs and Mark O'Connor pay tribute to Steve Martin during the Kennedy Center Honors, performing in front of president George W. Bush. Celebrated along with Martin are Brian Wilson and Diana Ross
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