Remembering <br />Aretha Franklin.<br />Aretha Louise Franklin was born on <br />March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018.<br />Here are five facts <br />to celebrate the <br />“Queen of Soul.”.<br />1. She was the first woman inducted <br />into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<br />2. Franklin taught <br />herself how to play <br />the piano by ear.<br />3. She performed for <br />Presidents Jimmy Carter, <br />Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.<br />4. Franklin's single, "Respect," <br />was a civil rights anthem.<br />5. NASA named an <br />asteroid after her.<br />Happy Birthday, <br />Aretha Franklin!
