Early Years (1928-1934)
* February 23, 1928: Shirley Temple Black is born in Santa Monica, California.
* 1931: At age 3, she begins her career as a child model and dancer.
* 1932: Her first film, "Baby Burlesques," is released, although it's not widely known.
* 1934: She stars in "Stand Up and Cheer!" and becomes a national sensation, with "Baby Take a Bow" and "Little Colonel" also released this year.
Golden Age (1935-1940)
* 1935: Her signature song "On the Good Ship Lollipop" is released, and she wins a special Academy Award for her contributions to cinema.
* 1936: "Curly Top" and "Captain January" become box-office hits.
* 1937: "Heidi" and "Wee Willie Winkie" solidify her status as a global star.
* 1938: "The Little Princess" is a critical and commercial success.
* 1939: She stars in "The Little Minister" and "Susannah of the Mounties."
* 1940: "The Blue Bird" is her last major film for a while, as she transitions to a teenager.
Teenage Years and Beyond (1941-1960s)
* 1941-1945: She continues to make films, but her popularity wanes.
* 1948: She leaves 20th Century Fox and focuses on her personal life.
* 1950: She marries John Agar and has her first child.
* 1950-1960: She appears in various films and television shows, but her career isn't as successful as her childhood stardom.
* 1960s: She becomes involved in politics, serving as a delegate to the United Nations and the ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
Later Life and Legacy (1970s-2014)
* 1970s-2000s: She writes her autobiography and remains active in public life.
* February 10, 2014: Shirley Temple Black dies at the age of 85.
Beyond the Timeline:
* Her influence on fashion: Her curly hair and "Shirley Temple" dresses became iconic fashion trends for young girls.
* Her role in American culture: She was a symbol of optimism and innocence during the Depression and World War II, bringing joy to millions.
* Her enduring legacy: Her films remain popular today, and she is still remembered as one of the most famous and influential child stars in history.
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