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Events on Friday 16 April 1971 1
1971 – 1995Selena (1971-1995)Died 31 March 1995, aged 23Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known simply as Selena, was a Tejano singer whose crossover success made her one of the most popular Latin artists in the United States. She was shot and killed by Yolanda Saldivar, the former manager of her fan club and boutiques. Her death prompted an outpouring of grief and inspired a hit biographical film.