Birth Name: Gladys Horton
Occupation: R&B Singer
Place Of Birth: Florida
Date Of Birth: May 30, 1945
Date Of Death: January 26, 2011
Cause Of Death: N/A
Ethnicity: Unknown
Nationality: American
Gladys Horton was born on the 30th of May, 1945. She was best known for being a R&B Singer. American R&B singer who co-founded the all-female group The Marvelettes. She sang lead vocals on many of the Marvelettes’ hits, including “Playboy”, “Beechwood 4-5789” and “Too Many Fish in the Sea.”
Gladys Horton was born in Florida. She began singing when she was young and formed a group called the The Casinyets when she was fifteen. They later changed their name to The Marvelettes. The Marvelettes’ “Please Mr. Postman” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made them in stant Motown stars.
Gladys Horton was a Gemini and was born in the Baby Boomers Generation.
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Childhood
Gladys Horton was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Gladys Horton is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement.
Education
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Family
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Personal Life
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Gladys Horton was born in the Year of the Rooster.
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| REAL NAME: | Gladys Horton |
| NICKNAME: | Gladys |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| AGE GENERATION: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Wednesday |
| DEATH DAY: | Wednesday |
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Gladys Horton was a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Gladys Horton was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign are honest, observant and hardworking. They seldom rely on other people in daily life, which can make them impatient when dealing with others.
Ruling Planet: Gladys Horton had a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
Gladys Horton’s birth sign is Gemini and she had a ruling planet of Mercury.
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