Looking for a famous person's birthday?
Or pictures? Or the latest news?
This brief guide might help.
The World-Wide Web is a magnificent resource. You
can use it to find
nearly any information, from the commonplace to the obscure.
The secret is in knowing where and how to
look.
First, check the Alphabetical List to see if
the person's name is right here at this website.
If it's not, follow these steps:
1. Visit a search engine such as Google or Yahoo or Alta Vista.
I usually put quotation marks around the person's name,
like this: "george washington"
because it narrows down the search.
2. If that doesn't work, don't give up! Try
these...
For movie and TV stars, the Internet Movie Database is best.
Just about any athlete can be found in my Sports Birthdays.
I also like the specialized databases such as Literary Calendar,
Wikipedia, and the
Famous Mathematicians and Scientists.
3. You can look at various fan pages, starting from Internet Stars
or Celebrity Link. It
often takes patience and perseverance.
If you're still stuck, try the many worthwhile links at Star Seeker
or Young Star
Links for the newest generation of celebrities.
4. Sometimes a birthday simply isn't
available, so wait awhile.
Occasionally you'll find conflicting dates.
Use reliable sources,
and even then, nothing is perfect--don't bet the farm.
5. Last point: if you're celebrating the birthday of
a family member
or friend, it's fun to find references to the exact date. Enjoy!
Written by Edward Morykwas
Webmaster, FamousBirthdays.com |
