Whitney Houston: The Early Many years ( 1963-1983)
Practically since her birth on August 9, 1963, it just appeared that Whitney Elizabeth Houston had a destiny of greatness awaiting her. Born because the youngest of 3 children to Grammy-winning Gospel artist Cissy Houston, and father, John R. Houston (1920-2003), an Armed Forces veteran and entertainment executive, Whitney, not surprisingly, got started at an early age.