Madonna Louise Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958. Having sold more than 300 million records worldwide, Madonna is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. According to Billboard, Madonna is the most successful solo act on its Hot 100 song chart and second overall behind the Beatles. Today, the Queen of Pop turns 60. TASS looks back at her 35 years in the industry.