September 23, 1930
-Ray Charles Is born.
April 9, 1949
Ray Charles makes a hit with "Confessin' Blues," which appeared on Swingtime lablel.
September 1, 1952
Atlantic Records buys Ray Charles' contract from Swingtime
November 1, 1959
Ray Charles leaves Atlantic Records for ABC-Paramount.
November 8, 1960
Georgia on my mind becomes a hit.
December 3, 1965
Convicted of possession of heroin and marijuana.
March 2, 1967
Ray Charles' "Crying Time" wins two Grammies.
June 20, 1980
Ray Charles stars in the film “Blues Brothers”
January 23, 1986
Ray Charles is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
March 2, 1988
Ray Charles receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 30th annual Grammy Awards.
June 2, 1993
Ray Charles is given a lifetime achievement award at the songwriters hall of fame.
March 1, 1994
Ray Charles wins the 12th Grammy of his career.
March 2, 1995
Ray Charles is given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's annual Pioneer Awards.
June 10, 2004
-Ray Charles Dies.
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