2011 Event Aretha Franklin, singer and the 'Queen of Soul', announces she has overcome medical ailments and plans to return to the stage 1988 Death Carolyn Franklin, singer/songwriter/son of Aretha, dies at 43 1987 Event Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducts 1st female artist Aretha Franklin 1974 Event "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing" by Aretha Franklin peaks at #47 1972 Event Aretha Franklin sings at Mahalia Jackson's funeral 1969 Event Aretha Franklin arrested for disturbing peace in Detroit 1967 Event Aretha Franklin's "Respect" reaches #1 1967 Event Aretha Franklin releases "Respect" 1967 Event Aretha Franklin records "Respect" 1960 Event Aretha Franklins 1st recording session 1952 Birthday David Pack, born in Los Angeles, California, musician, producer, Grammy-Award winning record producer for Wynnona, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Music Director for President Bill Clinton's Inaugurations, 1992 and 1996, cofounder, lead vocalist for band, Ambrosia 1942 Birthday Aretha Franklin, born in Memphis, Tennessee, Respect
