Birthdays are meant to be joyous, and the special day traditionally calls on family and friends to sing "Happy Birthday" to the celebrant. Although people appreciate the wishes with the usual birthday ...

Birthdays are complicated — some people love them, others try to ignore ’em completely. If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that there’s no shortage of great birthday songs out there. There ...

When it’s your favorite person’s special day, there are usually a few things you have to happen. A cake, balloons, presents, and the singing of “Happy Birthday.” But did you know that you don’t just ...

Happy Birthday to You is almost certainly the most frequently sung piece of music on the planet, performed at gatherings in ...

“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 / ...