Sinatra's professional singing career began in the early 1940s, when he joined the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He recorded several hit singles with Dorsey, including "All or Nothing at All" and "I'll Never Smile Again". In 1943, Sinatra left Dorsey to pursue a solo career.
Sinatra's solo career took off in the mid-1940s, when he signed with Columbia Records. He released a string of hit singles, including "Night and Day", "Fly Me to the Moon", and "My Way". Sinatra also starred in several films, including "From Here to Eternity" (1953), "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), and "Ocean's Eleven" (1960).
Sinatra continued to perform and record until his death in 1998. He is considered one of the greatest singers of all time, and his music continues to be enjoyed by people around the world.
Here are some key dates in Frank Sinatra's career:
* 1915: Born in Hoboken, New Jersey.
* 1940: Joins the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
* 1943: Leaves Dorsey to pursue a solo career.
* 1946: Signs with Columbia Records.
* 1947: Stars in the film "From Here to Eternity".
* 1953: Wins an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "From Here to Eternity".
* 1962: Stars in the film "The Manchurian Candidate".
* 1960: Stars in the film "Ocean's Eleven".
* 1971: Retires from performing.
* 1980: Comes out of retirement to record and perform again.
* 1994: Receives the Kennedy Center Honors.
* 1998: Dies of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California.