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Famous Birthdays

Want to find out the birth date of some of our favorite peoples and characters? Does any of them celebrate their birthday on the same day as yours? Find out here!

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

He was born on February 12th in 1809. President's Day, which is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February, honors Lincoln and Washington.

Benjamin Franklin's Birthday

Celebrate the day Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17th in 1706.

Birthdays Listed by Month

For even more birthdays, check out my month-by-month listings.

Bugs Bunny's Birthday

While Bugs Bunny was not born in the traditional way, July 27th was the day he debuted in his first cartoon in 1940.

Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Help Theodor Geisel, A.K.A. Dr. Suess , celebrate his 100th birthday! He was born on March 2nd 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Donald Duck's Birthday

Donald Duck was create on June 9th in 1934.

Elmo's Birthday

Celebrate this Sesame Street character's birthday on February 3rd.

Elvis Presley's Birthday

Why not celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday on January 8th. He was born on this day in 1935 in the town of Tupelo, Mississippi.

George Washington's Birthday

He was born on February 22nd in 1732. President's Day, which is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February, honors Washington and Lincoln.

Johnny Appleseed's Birthday

Help Johnny Appleseed celebrate his birthday on September 26th. His real name is John Chapman and he was born in 1774.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's Birthday

She was born on February 7th in Born in 1867.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929. His birthday is observed on the Third Monday in January.

Mickey Mouse's Birthday

November 18 is technically Mickey Mouse's Birthday! It is the anniversary of the day he was 'brought to life' by Wwalt Disney in 1928.

Rubber Duckie's Birthday

Celebrate this lovable, Sesame Street Character's birthday on January 13th.

Statue of Liberty's Birthday

What a great reason to celebrate on October 28th.

Walt Disney's Birthday

What a great reason to celebrate on December 5th.

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