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Fred Astaire is born. His name is Frederick Austerlitz. This happend in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Fred, his sister and his mother move from Omaha to New York to study dancing.
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First met George Gershwin
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Fred and his sister go into their first act together on Brodway.
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Frist movie with Ginger Rogers.
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First movie written just for Fred and Ginger. They both starred in this movie.
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Is particularly remembered for his virtuoso solo dance to Let's Say It With Firecrackers!
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Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly danced together in Ziegfeld Follies to "The Babbit and the Bromide."
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Ginger Rogers presented an honorary Academy Award to Astaire "for his unique artistry and his contributions to the technique of musical pictures."
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Last appearance in a major musical movie
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At the age of 76, danced with Gene Kelly in That's Entertainment II.
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First recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors
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Fred Astaire died from pneumonia.
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