April 7, 1915

“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday American Musician was born.

Billie Holiday was an American Jazz singer, songwriter, and actress.

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November 14, 1907

Astrid Lindgren Swedish writer is born.

Mary Pickersgill, the maker of the Star Spangled Banner Flag during the War of 1812, is born.

Safra A. Catz Chief Executive Officer of Oracle is born.

Rashida Tlaib American politician is born.

Deb Haaland enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo people and American politician is born.

Lt. Laura J. Richardson becomes first woman to lead largest command in US Army.

Ilhan Omar Minnesota State Representative is born.

Sahle-Work Zewde is elected president unanimously by members of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly.