Timeline of Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra, a very popular American singer as well as an award-winning actor has had a large fan following till date. He has several acclaimed albums to his credit. His romantic tracks caused quite a flutter in the hearts of millions of young girls all over. Here is the timeline of this legendary singer and actor, which records many important events in his life.

1915: Francis Albert Sinatra, popularly known as Frank Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915.

1935: This year records his earliest paying jobs. This was his first break at the Hoboken Union Club. He joined hands with another singing group called The Three Flashes. They later renamed themselves as the Hoboken Four. This was the time when they appeared on a show as well called the Major Bowes Amateur Hour which won then a six month contract to perform live on stage as well as radio.

Later on he left the Hoboken Four the same year and it was his mother who ensured he had a job as a singing waiter at the Rustic Cabin in New Jersey.

1939: This year marks his first recording which was done in coordination with the Frank Mane band. The song was titled Our Love. He also secured a contract for one year.

Later on that year, he was approached by Tommy Dorsey to join his band.

1940: He joined the Dorsey's band. This was also the time when he debuted in the film, Las Vegas nights.

1941: This year, in the month of May, he reached the top position of the male singer polls in magazines such as Billboard and Downbeat.

1942: This year, he recorded his first solo tracks in the month of January. He left the Dorsey band during the later half of the year. The craze for Frank Sinatra is known to have begun in the month of December when he opened at the Paramount theater, which was in New York.

1943: This year saw the re-release of an album recorded earlier which turned out to be the best selling hits for 18 weeks and reached the top slot in the month of June. This year, he also signed a contract with Columbia Records on June 1. He tasted success in this period.

1944: He returned to Paramount in the month of October. This was the time, a large fan following created quite a rage outside this venue.

1945: He co-starred with Gene Kelly in the Anchors Aweigh. He also starred in a short film called The House I Live In, which also won him a special Academy Award.

1946: This year, his first album called The Voice of Frank Sinatra was released. This year also marked the debut of his weekly radio show.

1948: This was the time, when he himself felt that his career was slightly on the decline.

1949: He starred in the film 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' which got him much success.

1950: He returned to the concert stage on January 12. This was the time when his popularity went on a decline.

1951: This year, in the month of September, he made his debut at the Desert Inn. In the month of November, Sinatra married Eva Gardener.

1953: Frank Sinatra and Eva Gardener split this year. This year, his career saw a turnaround due to the drama-From Here to Eternity. Besides, he also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also signed a contract with Capitol Records.

1955: This year saw the release of In the Wee Small Hours.

1960: He began his own label called Reprise Records.

1961: His album, Ring-A-Ding-Ding was quite successful this year.

1962: He collaborated with Count Basie for the album titled Sinata-Basie.

1966: His first live album was recorded in the months of January and February and was called Sinatra at the Sands.

1967: He began a series of recording sessions with Antonio Carlos Jobim. He also had a chart-topping duet later that year with his daughter Nancy.

1970: This year saw the release of Watertown, one of his popular concept albums.

1971: Made an announcement about his retirement.

1973: Appeared on a television special as well as an album.

1974: He returned to Las Vegas to perform at Caesar's Palace.

1979: He performed for Anwar Sadat and celebrated 40 years of show business along with his 64th birthday.

1980: This year saw the release of his first album in six years - Trilogy: Past Present Future.

1983: He was one of the five recipients at the Kennedy Center Honors.

1990: This year, he celebrated his 75th birthday. He was also awarded the second Ella Award.

1993: He surprised everyone with his return to Capitol Records.

1994: This was the year that saw his final public concerts. He was also awarded the Legend Award at the 1994 Grammy Award.

1995: He sang before a live audience at a private party.

1998: He passed away on May 14 at the age of 82. A lot of tributes were held in his memory.