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On This Day in 1964: The Supremes land their first #1 hit

August 16, 1964 – The Supremes land their first #1 hit Formed in modest fashion by a group of teenage girls from Detroit’s Brewster housing project, the Supremes went on to become Motown’s biggest act of the 60s and the most successful “girl group” of an era. But it wasn’t a sure thing in 1964, with two years of unsuccessful singles after being signed by Motown leader Berry Gordy, Jr. Trimmed to a trio by then, Diane (later Diana) Ross, Florence…
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SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews broke the news in on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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