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Billie Holiday Born
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US enters WW1
This was a big deal because a lot of america didn't agree with entering the war. The war started in Europe. -
Treaty of Versallies ends WW1
This treaty imposed on Germany made by the allies made it so the war was paid for by Germans. -
Women granted right to vote
This would be important to holiday because she believed in womens rights -
Discovered by John Hammond *no specific date
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Records her most popular songs *no specific date
These songs were a high point in her career, they made her a bigger artist than before. -
Gets her nickname "lady day" from Lester Young *no specific date
Getting a nickname from such a big name in Jazz music is a very big honor. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japinese did a suprise air attack on America's Pearl Harbor. -
D-day
Massive attack on Normandy -
Stars in the film "New Orleans" *no specific date
This film blew up her name and increased her stardom. -
Tours Europe *no specific date
Billie going on tour was a big accomplishment, espacally with the other negatives going on in her life. -
Billie dies in NYC
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Billie is intruducted into the rock and roll hall of fame *no specific date
Diana ross presents her. It shows how much of a strong Musician she was.