Doris Day, born Doris Mary Kappelhoff on April 3rd, 1922, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S, is an actress, singer, and animal welfare activist, being the top female box-office star of all time. Day had her first hit recording "Sentimental Journey" during 1945, having begun her career as a big band singer during 1939. After leaving Les Brown and His Band of Renown to embark on a solo career, she recorded more than 650 songs from 1947 - 1967, becoming one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century.