2014 Event Maya Angelou, American author of 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' and many other works, dies of natural causes at age 86 1990 Event Helen Hudson sings national anthem in 26th park of year (San Diego) 1990 Event Roseanne Barr sings National Anthem at Reds-Padres game 1990 Event Roseanne Barr sings National Anthem at San Diego Padre game 1984 Event Cyndi Lauper sings "She-Bop" on Tonight Show 1984 Event Madonna 1st sings "Holiday" on American Bandstand 1977 Event Linda Ronstadt sings national anthem at World Series 1977 Event Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, last performance of his career 1976 Event George Harrison sings lumberjack song with Monty Python 1972 Event Aretha Franklin sings at Mahalia Jackson's funeral 1944 Birthday Diana Ross, born in Detroit, Supremes, Lady Sings Blues, Mahogany 1940 Birthday Richard Pryor, Illinois, comedian/actor, Lady Sings the Blues, Stir Crazy 1939 Event Kate Smith 1st sings Irving Berlin's "God Bless America" 1939 Event Marian Anderson sings before 75,000 at Lincoln Memorial 1931 Birthday Dick Motta, NBA coach, 856 wins, Its not over 'til the fat lady sings 1910 Event Luisa Tetrazzini sings to 250,000 people at Lotta's Fountain 1908 Birthday Myron McCormick, Albany, actor, Hustler, Jolson Sings Again 1900 Birthday Ludwig Donath, actor, Jolson Story, Jolson Sings Again
