Stevland Hardaway Judkins, known professionally as Stevie Wonder, was born in Saginaw, Michigan. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder showed prodigious musical talent from a young age.

Stevie received his first instrument, a 6-hole harmonica.

Stevie signed a recording contract with Motown.

Stevie Wonder's debut single 'I Call It Pretty Music, But the Old People Call It the Blues' was released in the summer of 1962, almost breaking into the Billboard 100.

Stevie's single 'Fingertips' reached #1 on the Billboard pop charts.

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The album 'Uptight' was released in June 1966.

In 1967, Stevie Wonder composed 'The Tears of a Clown', which became a No. 1 hit for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, initially unnoticed but later a major success upon re-release in 1970.

Stevie Wonder graduated with honors from the Michigan School for the Blind on June 20, 1968.

Stevie Wonder received the Distinguished Service Award from President Nixon on December 18, 1969.

In September 1970, at the age of 20, Stevie Wonder married Syreeta Wright, a songwriter and former Motown secretary.

On May 13, 1971, Stevie Wonder allowed his Motown contract to expire, marking a significant moment in his career.

Stevie Wonder's 'classic period' began in 1972 with the release of 'Music of My Mind' and 'Talking Book', marking a significant shift in his musical style and critical acclaim.

On May 19, 1973, Stevie Wonder's 'You Are The Sunshine Of My Life' reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart, inspired by his wife Syreeta Wright.

Stevie Wonder was involved in a car accident on August 6, 1973, which put him in a coma for 10 days.

Stevie Wonder wins 5 Grammy Awards in 1974.

On October 21, 1974, Stevie Wonder spoke and led students in song at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the day after he performed at the Boston Garden, amidst the Boston busing desegregation.

Stevie Wonder's daughter, Aisha Morris, was born on February 2, 1975, inspiring his hit single 'Isn't She Lovely?'.

Yolanda Simmons gives birth to Stevie Wonder's first child, Aisha, in 1975.

Stevie Wonder performed at the historic 'Wonder Dream Concert' in Kingston, Jamaica in October 1975, a benefit event for the Jamaican Institute for the Blind. The concert aimed to raise funds for the institute.

'Songs in the Key of Life' album debuts at #1 on Pop and R&B charts in 1976.

Stevie Wonder released the album 'Songs in the Key of Life' in 1976 under his new contract with Motown, which granted him full artistic control over his projects. The album covered a wide range of genres and themes, showcasing Wonder's musical versatility and creativity.

Stevie Wonder composed the mainly instrumental soundtrack album using an early music sampler called a Computer Music Melodian. It was his first digital recording and one of the earliest popular albums to use this technology.

Stevie Wonder actively campaigned for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday to be recognized as a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1980, showcasing his involvement in political causes.

Stevie Wonder released a retrospective of his 1970s work with 'Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium', which included four new songs. One of the songs, 'Do I Do', featured Dizzy Gillespie.

In 1983, Stevie Wonder played a key role in advocating for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be recognized as a national holiday, contributing to the celebration of civil rights and equality.

Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1984, recognizing his significant contributions to the music industry.

Stevie Wonder was honored by the United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid for his stance against racism in South Africa in 1985.

Stevie Wonder was part of the all-star charity single 'We Are the World' for African Famine Relief in 1985. The following year, he was part of another charity single, the AIDS-inspired 'That's What Friends Are For'.

In 1987, Stevie Wonder appeared on Michael Jackson's Bad album, singing a duet called 'Just Good Friends'.

In 1989, Stevie Wonder was honored with induction into the prestigious Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to the music industry.

In 1991, Stevie Wonder recorded the soundtrack for Spike Lee's film Jungle Fever, showcasing his musical talent and versatility in the industry.

In 1992, Stevie Wonder performed at Panafest in Ghana and composed many songs featured on his album Conversation Peace.

In 1994, Stevie Wonder received numerous honors including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Polar Music Prize, became a Kennedy Center honoree, received a Grammy Award for lifetime achievement, the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In 1996, Stevie Wonder received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to the music industry.

In May 1999, Stevie Wonder was presented with an honorary doctorate degree in fine arts from Rutgers University.

In December 1999, Stevie Wonder announced his interest in pursuing an intraocular retinal prosthesis to partially restore his sight.

From 2000 to 2016, Stevie Wonder continued to actively work and contribute to the music industry, maintaining his presence and influence in the field.

In 2002, Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame, honoring his exceptional songwriting skills.

In 2004, Stevie Wonder won the Johnny Mercer Award in recognition of his lifetime of outstanding creative work in the music industry.

On May 13, 2005, Stevie Wonder's son Mandla Kadjay Carl Stevland Morris was born on his father's 55th birthday.

On May 31, 2006, Stevie Wonder's mother Lula Mae Hardaway passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 76.

Stevie Wonder started a 13-date tour of North America on August 23, 2007, in San Diego. This marked his first U.S. tour in over a decade.

On September 8, 2008, Stevie Wonder began the European leg of his Wonder Summer's Night Tour, marking his return to touring Europe after more than a decade.

On February 25, 2009, President Barack Obama presented Stevie Wonder with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, marking a significant moment in music history.

In 2011, Stevie Wonder performed at the opening ceremony of the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece.

In 2013, Stevie Wonder revealed that he was recording new material for two albums, When the World Began and Ten Billion Hearts, in collaboration with producer David Foster. However, these albums have not been released as of now.

In 2014, Stevie Wonder received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama at the White House on November 24.

In December 2016, a portion of Stevie Wonder's childhood street in Detroit was renamed as 'Stevie Wonder Avenue' in his honor.

Stevie Wonder joined Twitter on April 4, 2018, and his first tweet was a video honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with the hashtag #DreamStillLives.

At a concert in London's Hyde Park on July 6, 2019, Stevie Wonder announced that he would be undergoing a kidney transplant in September.

In October 2020, while promoting his recent singles, Stevie Wonder mentioned Through the Eyes of Wonder and The Gospel Inspired by Lula as projects in development. Through the Eyes of Wonder may be an album featuring his recent singles, while The Gospel Inspired by Lula could be a future album recorded with his former label Motown.

In June 2021, Stevie Wonder appeared in the documentary 'Summer of Soul', showcasing his performance at the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969. The documentary highlighted a pivotal moment in Wonder's career.

In October 2022, Stevie Wonder celebrated the 50th anniversary of his project 'Talking Book'.

In 2023, Stevie Wonder was awarded the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne in recognition of his campaign for a national holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.

On May 13, 2024, Stevie Wonder's 74th birthday, Ghana's President conferred Ghanaian citizenship on him at Jubilee House in Accra.

On May 14, 2024, Stevie Wonder officially gained citizenship in Ghana, expressing his joy and gratitude for becoming a Ghanaian citizen.