Whitney Houston — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Whitney Houston.
1963
Born on August 9 in Newark, New Jersey
1977
Began professional singing career, performing in clubs and at her church
1983
Signed recording contract with Arista Records under Clive Davis
1985
Released debut album 'Whitney' which became a commercial success
1986
Won first Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female
1988
Married Bobby Brown on July 18
1992
Performed national anthem at Super Bowl XXVI; released 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack with hit single 'I Will Always Love You'
2000
Gave final performance on MTV Unplugged, showcasing her vocal abilities
2009
Performed at the Grammy Awards, marking a notable return to the stage
2012
Died on February 11 in Beverly Hills, California at age 48