Project 9b By marykatelinmc Aug 6, 1911 Lucille Desiree Ball - Born in Jamestown, New York Feb 28, 1937 "Stage Door", her big break, co-starred with Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers. Feb 28, 1940 Love at first sight with Desi Arnaz Nov 30, 1940 Married Desi Arnaz Feb 28, 1942 The couple started the famous show, "I Love Lucy" Feb 28, 1951 "I Love Lucy" won 5 Emmy awards and 20 nominations Feb 28, 1951 Daughter, Lucie, was born Jan 19, 1953 Desi Jr. was born on TV that was made into an episode, "Lucy Goes to the Hospital". Most watched show in history at the time. . Feb 28, 1960 Their divorce was final Mar 28, 1989 Passed away at 77 years old due to heart problems