Frank Sinatra

Birth

Dec 12, 1915

Frank Sinatra is born as a 13 and a half pound baby who was dragged out with forceps that punctured an ear drum, tore an ear and gouged his face and neck.

The Beginning to the end

Period: Dec 12, 1915 to Jan 14, 2012

No Education

Oct 12, 1931

Frank is expelled from high school for "General Rowdiness." Frank gets a job at the newspapers as a delivery boy.

Moving Time

Mar 18, 1932

Franks mother gains more and more political power giving her a large amount of wealth causing her to move to a four story house with dazzling modern decor and a baby grand piano, draped with Spanish shawl.

The Three Flashes

Sep 6, 1935

Frank meets a local trio called the Three Flashes and decides to hang with them. When the group was asked to perform in a few short films Frank begs them to be the lead singer, he is turned down and then after a phone call his mother makes he is made lead singer.

Radio City Music Hall

Oct 4, 1935

The group is asked to perform in the weekly talent shows and the clapometer registered the highest for th Hoboken four which they now called themselves. the group was signed up for a nationwide tour and were payed 50$ a week.

Rustic Cabin Years

Feb 16, 1938

Frank eventually leaves the Hoboken Four and goes back home and signs up for a radio station known as the Rustic Cabin. Frank is payed 15$ a week. Frank began dating an Italian girl named Nancy Barbato and Toni Francke at the same time. after an incident occurred Frank was thrown in jail and was released after an agreement with Toni.

Marriage And Fame

Feb 4, 1939

Frank marries Nancy Barbato. The same year Harry James had left Benny Goodman"s band to start his own. When Harry first heard Frank on the radio Frank was offered a contract for 75$ a week, and began singing popular favorites like "On A :ittle Street In Singapore."

Little Nancy

Jun 7, 1940

Nancy Barbato gave birth to little Nancy. Frank was not at the hospital when she gave birth to her in fact he rarely appeared at home and made no pretense about his many affairs.

First Film

Oct 1, 1940

Frank and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra go to Hollywood to appear in their first feature film as the onstage band.

Top Band Vocalist

May 1, 1941

Frank was voted top band vocalist in Billboard Magazine.

Frank Meets George Evans

Dec 12, 1942

Frank is added to a show at Paramount Theatre and at the end of the concert a press agent named George Evans wanted Frank as a client. After paperwork was completed George starts 250 Sinatra fan clubs across the U.S. and he changes Franks biography making him an educated 26 year old rather than a 28 year old singer.

Higher And Higher

Dec 1, 1943

Frank was offered his first real film role starring a part in Higher And Higher. the movie was a musical comedy.

Tea At The White House

Sep 28, 1944

Frank Sinatra attends tea at the White House. President Roosevelt was not popular among Italian-Americans and the invitation secured him the support of Sinatra.

The House I Live In

Nov 9, 1946

Frank made a ten minute short which showed Frank teaching racial and religious tolerance to a bunch of street urchins. Frank recieved the first scroll ever presented by the Bureau of Intercultural Education which was handed to him by Eleanor Roosevelt herself.

George Evans leaves

Jun 7, 1948

Frank fires George Evans after telling Frank to stop seeing Ava Gardener

Christina Sinatra

Jun 20, 1948

Nancy's third child was Christina Sinatra but Frank still barely came to visit his family.

The Miracle of The Bells

Mar 16, 1949

Frank stars as a priest in this movie and promises to donate $1000000 to the church.

Sinatra's Departure From MGM

Apr 27, 1950

Mgm releases a statement announcing Sinatra's departure from the studio.

Divorce

Oct 31, 1951

Frank is granted a divorce with Nancy and Frank never sees her again.

Marriage! Again

Nov 7, 1951

After the divorce the wedding for Frank and Ava is set and the wedding takes place in Philadelphia.

From Here To Eternity

Aug 5, 1953

Frank stars as the character Maggio in the movie that was considered to be the biggest money spinner in Columbia's history.

Divorce Again

Oct 29, 1953

MGM announced that Frank and Ava's marriage was over.

Most Popular Male Vocalist

Dec 10, 1954

Frank was rated most popular male vocalist in a poll and was named singer of the year.

Proposal

Mar 11, 1958

Frank proposes to Lauren Bacall and leaves for Miami the next day. A reporter interviews her and Lauren never hears from Frank again.

Von Ryan's Express

Jun 17, 1964

Towards the end of the shoot a 19 year old girl named Mia Farrow appeared on the set and fell in love with Frank.

Marriage Again.

Jul 19, 1966

Frank marries Mia but Franks mother thought that it would not last long.

Divorce Again

Mar 10, 1968

Without telling Mia Frank files for a divorce.

Retirement

Mar 19, 1971

After a year of poor record sales Frank announces his retirement.

Marriage Again

Jul 19, 1976

Frank marries Barbara Marx and starts making music even though he is retired.

The End

May 14, 1998

Frank Sinatra dies in the hospital.