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 / ...

“When did Black people get together and change the birthday song? I missed the meeting.” You and just about everyone else, bruh. Someone — we’re really not sure who — lit up “Happy Birthday,” changed ...

“Happy Birthday” is one of the most widespread songs of all time. Even those outside of the U.S. (Where the song was initially written) have translated this familiar tune into their languages, ...

Reinventing the “Happy Birthday” song is kind of like reinventing the “ABC’s.” But that’s exactly what the genius of Stevie Wonder accomplished with his “Happy Birthday” classic that became the anthem ...