A baby has a 1 in 1500 chance of being born on February 29.
Category: Birthday Trivia
Who holds the Guinness World Record for having more birthdays than anyone else in the world?
Jeanne Louise Calment of France who has celebrated 122 birthdays.
Why do more people celebrate a birthday on (or very close to) November 14th?
No one knows with certainty but November 14th is exactly 9 months from Valentine’s Day 🙂
Why do we traditionally celebrate our birthday with a cake?
The Greeks started the tradition of using cakes to celebrate birthdays. It is said that the cake represents the shape of the moon, which was thought to bring good luck.
What movie sprung The Beatle’s song “Birthday” into popularity?
Sixteen Candles, which first aired on the big screen in 1984, made this birthday song immensely popular amongst teens of that era.
What group sings the song that begins “You say it’s your birthday?”
The Beatles sing this popular tune entitled “Birthday.”
Which day of the week is most popular for actual birthdays?
More babies are born on Tuesday than any other day of the week.
Which day of the week is least popular for birthdays?
Sunday is the least popular day for birthdays.
What is known as the Golden Birthday?
The Golden Birthday is when a person’s age and birth date are the same, which only happens once in a person’s lifetime.
Which milestone birthday warrants a telegram from the Queen?
You would receive one on your 80th birthday if you are a native of England. You would receive another on your 90th and 100th birthdays.