Famous Birthdays

How to Celebrate the Life of Jackie Robinson

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On April 14, 1947, Jackie Robinson put on a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and stepped onto the grass at Ebbets Field as the first black baseball player in the major leagues. He changed the course of American life as no one had done before... more »

How to Celebrate the Life of Muhammad Ali

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Muhammad Ali always proclaimed himself "The Greatest of All Time." Turns out a lot of sports writers agree with him. Throughout the world, publication after publication has named him "Athlete of the Century.".. more »

How to Determine the Day of the Week Using Microsoft Excel

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With Microsoft Excel, you can use a formula to calculate what day of the week a specific date fell. This is a great way to tell what day you were born!.. more »

How to Find a MLK Birthday Holiday Flag

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Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American clergyman, is considered a great American because of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means. Since his assassination in 1968, memorial services have marked his ... more »

How to Have a Birthday Party on Easter.

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When birthdays and holidays collide. How to do two celebrations at once... more »

How to Make a Pretzel Log Cabin

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Log cabins were common in Abraham Lincoln's day. Here's how to build a pretzel log cabin with a healthy twist: hummus! You can serve this treat on Presidents' Day... more »

How to Celebrate Frank Sinatra's Birthday

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The Chairman of the Board. Old Blue Eyes. Frank Sinatra won the hearts of millions with his lilting lyrics and Hollywood mystique. Cozy up on December 12 with a martini and 1,000 Sinatra memories in celebration of this legend's birthday... more »

How to Celebrate John Lennon's Birthday

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John Lennon, frontman for the Beatles, was born October 9, 1940. Pay tribute to this politically aware musician by remembering one of his key phrases and ideologies: All you need is love... more »

How to Celebrate Kurt Cobain's Birthday

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Though extremely short-lived, Kurt Cobain's musical career took off like a rocket and got the attention of millions worldwide. Pay tribute to this grunge rock legend on the date of his birth, February 20th... more »

How to Celebrate Robert E. Lee

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Five states - Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama - mark Robert E. Lee's birthday, January 19, as an official holiday. But whether you are in the North or South, you can celebrate the life of this Southern gentleman... more »

How to Celebrate Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday

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The day of Theodore Roosevelt's birth, October 27, is not a national holiday, though maybe it should be. Few lives deserve celebrating more than that of this larger-than-life character - writer, statesman, cowboy, historian, respected naturalist, ... more »

How to Celebrate Bob Marley's Birthday

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Bob Marley, born February 6, 1945, is internationally recognized as the Godfather of reggae. While he did not invent this timeless form, he became reggae's seminal figure. Kick back, mon, and relax to the sounds of reggae in celebration of ... more »

How to Celebrate Mick Jagger's Birthday

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A Rolling Stone gathers no moss and this fiery rock star is certainly no exception to the rule. Since the 1960s, Mick Jagger has entertained us musically, personally and endlessly. Pay tribute to this legend on his day of days, July 26th... more »

How to Celebrate the Life of Elvis Presley

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He made young girls swoon. His lyrics took us to the moon. Elvis Presley will forever remain "The King", a title that only begins to illustrate the hold that he has had on the American psyche. Celebrate like a king (or queen) in the King's memory ... more »

How to Celebrate Bob Dylan's Birthday

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Often referred to as the "most important voice of his generation," Bob Dylan epitomized the free, folk sound of the '60s. Celebrate the Tambourine Man's birthday on May 24th with some down-home revelry of your own... more »

How to Celebrate Thomas Jefferson's Birthday

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Chances are you won't get the day off work on April 13. But Thomas Jefferson's legacy deserves to be commemorated. Besides, he did so many things - and did them so well and with so much gusto - that his birthday makes excellent fodder for a ... more »

How to Celebrate Michael Jordan's Birthday

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Basketball legend, musician, film star and all-around American superstar, Michael Jordan has acquired fans of all ages. Pay tribute to the man that is the empire on his birthday, February 17th... more »

How to Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday

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Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, created some of the most famous character in the world of children's literature, including the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat. Even years after his death, his popularity lives on. You can ... more »

How to Remember Presidents Day History

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Presidents Day gives us the opportunity to remember the past and present leaders of this country. The third Monday in February gives us the opportunity to think about some of our leaders, both the famous and more obscure... more »

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