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Today, Whitney Houston turns 47. Houston was born into a musical family on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Join us as we take a look back at Houston’s life in pictures. Don’t forget to wish her a very Happy Birthday in our Comments section below, she surely deserves it!