Anniversary of the birth of Billie Holiday, April 7, 1915.  Born Eleanora Fagen in Philadelphia, PA.  Also known as "Lady Day", she was known for her dramatic and unique vocal style.  She died on July 17, 1959 in New York City.  Click here  for biographies and other DePaul library materials about Ms. Day.

Source: Chase's Calendar of Events, 2008 Lincoln Park Reference, R.905 C487A1, Picture courtesy of the American Memory Project.