Birth of Aretha Franklin

Born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha Louise Franklin entered the world as the fourth of five children in a family deeply rooted in the power of gospel music. Raised in a home filled with musical influences through her father's congregation and her mother’s singing, her early years were marked by the vibrant soundscapes of Memphis and later Detroit, where her family relocated. This rich environment nurtured her burgeoning talent, setting the stage for her future as the "Queen of Soul" and an iconic figure in the music industry.