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Today in History: Selena, Queen of Tejano Music, Murdered in Texas

3/31/2026

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On March 31, 1995, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the celebrated "Queen of Tejano Music," was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. This tragic event shocked fans and profoundly impacted the Latino community, marking a significant loss in the music world.

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On March 31, 1995, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the celebrated "Queen of Tejano Music," was fatally shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. This tragic event shocked fans and profoundly impacted the Latino community, marking a significant loss in the music world.