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1924 - Dinah Washington, singer, born

Dinah Washington, the legendary American singer, was born on August 29, 1924, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She became one of the most influential and celebrated jazz, blues, and R&B vocalists of her time. With a powerful voice and emotive delivery, Washington recorded numerous hits during the 1950s and 1960s, including “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes” and “Unforgettable.” Her career was influential, and she earned the title “Queen of the Blues” due to her impact on the genre.

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