Born on This Day – April 7, 1951: Janis Ian Today we celebrate the birth of a fearless voice in American music—Janis Ian, born April 7, 1951. A gifted songwriter and a true trailblazer, Janis made waves early on with her groundbreaking hit “Society’s Child”, written when she was just 14 years old. In this powerful performance from The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Janis delivers the song with raw honesty and quiet strength. Society’s Child tackled the controversial subject of interracial relati