Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some of the birthday songs are super upbeat party songs, others are purely romantic and some others are more reflective and somber ...

“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 / ...

It’s tradition to sing “Happy Birthday” when celebrating a friend or family member’s entrance into the world. But for many black people, the familiar birthday song alone just won’t do. When serenading ...