Happy birthday to you! Everyone knows the traditional birthday song. But did you know that there are countless other songs about birthdays that are reflective and fun for celebrating your big day?

“Happy Birthday” may be the Hill sisters' main claim to fame, but Patty (left) and Mildred's (right) impact on American history extends far beyond the beloved song. Illustration by Meilan Solly / ...

We thought "Happy Birthday To You," the most popular song of the 20th Century, belonged to America; to every insufferable child who glared at you over the frosting of their yellow cake with white ...

Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill were two sisters known for creating one of the world’s most famous songs, Happy Birthday to You. Though they did not become pop stars, their musical work shaped early ...

According to WFAA and 11 Alive, Kimberly Langston is a teacher at Floral Avenue Elementary in Bartow, Florida. She’s made it ...

For as long as I can remember, whenever we celebrated a birthday, we inevitably would gather around the birthday boy or girl and sing “Happy Birthday To You.” And although I may not know you ...

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