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Reference

 

NOTABLE NAMES DATABASE
The NNDB has thousands of personal profiles, photographs, birthdates and deathdates, all neatly presented and perfect for research or casual browsing.

 

INFORMATION PLEASE ALMANAC
Discover a "Who's Who" listing of famous people, past and present, along with their birthdays and biographies.  This is a well-designed, no-frills reference tool.

 

D.T.'S TODAY-IN-HISTORY DATEBOOK
David Tanny is well-known to many radio stations for his "prep" pages of interesting trivia.  His outstanding Today-in-History site has been on the Net for several years.

 

THE INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE
This is the definitive source of information on the Net for anyone and anything connected with motion pictures and TV.  Your search should start here.

 

WHO'S WHO IN MUSICALS
A labor of love by author John Kenrick, here are over 400 biographies of people who have shaped musical theatre... some famous, some forgotten, all fascinating.

 

WHO2
In a hurry? Use this well-organized search engine to learn about famous people, including some fictional characters.  The alphabetical listings are perfect for browsing.

 

CELEBHOO
From actors and actresses to sports stars and supermodels, Celebhoo will help you find your favorites.  Webmaster Geoff Bowen has created an outstanding search engine.

 

THE ALL-MOVIE GUIDE
Enter the name of your favorite actor, actress, or movie and get a wealth of information in return. The biographies are especially well done, and look for the All-Music Guide too.

 

THE INTERNET STARS
There are lots of fan-created celebrity pages on the Web, but reaching them has not always been easy...until now! Check out this mega-index to find your favorites fast.

 

TIMELINES OF HYPERHISTORY
You've got to see them to believe them: beautiful, intricate displays of all the major events in history. My favorite is the timeline of the 20th century.

 

ALTERNATIME
Webmaster George Emery has been collecting Internet timelines since 1993.  Here you'll find history, science, arts, literature, popular culture, and much more.

 

THE 1900s - A CENTURY OF SOUND
Extra! Extra! Read the headlines from the year you were born...or from any year since 1900.  At the same time, you can listen to the many fascinating sounds of the 20th century.

 

THE POLITICAL GRAVEYARD
Here you'll find politicians from Aandahl (North Dakota governor and congressman) to Zywicki (Michigan candidate for state office).  A wondrous site to behold!

 

TODAY--FROM THE HISTORY CHANNEL
Another great resource. Not only are today's events presented in an entertaining and instructive way, you can actually view the facts for any day you choose... such as your own birthday, perhaps.

 

THOSE WERE THE DAYS
440 International presents this calendar page of noteworthy events and people.  I like its clean, fast interface and attention to historical detail.  Take a look!

 

IMC BIRTHDAYS
The Instructional Materials Center of the University of Missouri maintains this useful website for teachers.  Historical birthdays are listed, as well as curriculum ideas for each month.

 

AMERICAN MEMORY COLLECTION
The U.S. Library of Congress created this archive of American history and culture.  Look around and you'll see real treasures.  Each date's events are profiled educationally and  enjoyably.

 

DOCTOR MAC'S CULTURAL ALMANAC
Because he's a dedicated teacher, Gerald McDaniel presents famous people in interesting ways, especially in literature, history, religion, and classical music.

 

ANYDAY ALMANAC
Scope Systems has welcomed over a million visitors to their searchable site.  It presents a ton of information (including "Missing in Action" lists) in an easily accessible way.

 

EVENTS BY YEAR
If you'd like to know what happened in any year, don't miss this fast-loading and well-organized website.  It's perfect for preparing birthday tributes.

 

CELEBRITY ADDRESSES
If you'd like to send a personal greeting to someone famous, there's no better starting point than CelebrityAddys.  Here are "snail-mail" addresses for hundreds of stars.

 

SECRET E-MAIL ADDRESSES
My online friend Luree is deservedly proud of this extensive and well-maintained site.  You'll find not just the usual actors and models, but also magicians, comedians, and others.  Wow!

 

CELEBRITIESFANS.COM
Want to contact your favorite stars in person?  Look up thousands of addresses here, from Beverly Aadland to Ethan Zohn.  I especially like the helpful tips for autograph seekers.

 

THE STAR ARCHIVE
If you're an autograph collector, start here.  You'll find not only e-mail and snail-mail addresses, but also updates on which celebrities actually respond.

 

ANY BIRTHDAY SEARCH
Search for the birthdays of non-famous people in this massive database of over 100 million names.  If you prefer, you can limit the search by zip code.

 

ASTROLOGYWIZARD
Paul Wade shines a light on the remarkable connections between birthdates and personality.  I recommend his wonderful site to anyone intrigued by astrology.

 

WORLD OF WISDOM
Visit this international astrology portal for information, inspiration, horoscopes, shareware, and fun.  You can order a personal reading by the WOW program.

 

ZODIACAL ZEPHYR
Sandra Rozhon's site is a treasury of reliable information, valuable links, and useful resources.  Use her astrological search engine for celebrity data, especially birthdates and birthtimes.

Resources

 

FAMOUS INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
"Change your thoughts.  Change your life!"  Here you will find inspirational quotes to inspire and motivate you by many different famous people.

 

FAMOUSTYPE.COM
Take the Myers-Briggs personality test to find where you stand among hundreds of well-known people and fictional characters.  It's a pay service with lots of information.

 

FAMOUS LIKE ME
This database contains over 100,000 birthdays, many of them belonging to European celebrities.  You can enter as many key words as you want into the search tool.

 

MINE TOO
Looking for NON-famous people who share your birthdate?  Here's an easy way to find them.  (You must become a member to actually contact them, though.)

 

BIRTHDAY CALCULATOR
What happened on the day you were born?  Visit webmaster Paul Sadowski's site to find out.  Just put in your birthday, and he'll reveal lots of interesting information.

 

LITERARY CALENDAR
This lovely Japanese site contains not only the birthdays of famous authors but many other anecdotes, milestones, and quotations from literary history.

 

WRITER'S ALMANAC
Minnesota Public Radio presents this well-written archive of facts about literature and history, hosted daily by popular commentator Garrison Keillor.

 

WRITERS' FORUM
Writers' Forum is a major monthly resource for established and aspiring writers.  It covers the who, what, why, where, when, and how of writing.

 

AUTHOR ANNIVERSARIES
Here's a quick lookup for (mostly British) authors' birth and death dates, nicely organized and graphics-free.  Follow the "kingkong" link to find other reading resources online.

 

GREAT MATHEMATICIANS & SCIENTISTS
Serious researchers and casual visitors alike will enjoy this marvelous site from Great Britain. You can find birthdates and biographies for a vast number of intellectual giants.

 

ROCK ON THE NET
Here's a useful calendar listing the birthdays of classic and modern performers.  Anybody into rock will enjoy browsing through this comprehensive datebook.

 

THE ULTIMATE BAND LIST
This site lives up to its name.  When looking for your favorite musician, singer, or group, don't start anywhere else! Hot news and music merchandise too.

 

BIG BANDS DATABASE
Those who fondly recall "The Swingin' Years" will love this website jam-packed with musical information.  Look for a menu link to the current month's big band birthday calendar.

 

CLASSICAL COMPOSERS ARCHIVE
The first thing you'll see is today's featured composer.  Click the "Open Archive" button to enter the monumental palace of classical music biographies.

 

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Classic TV lovers, here's one for you.  "Nick at Nite" presents biographical information on the actors and actresses from the Golden Age of television.

 

SOAP OPERA BIRTHDAYS
Starting with "All My Children" you can find lots of information on many favorite daytime dramas, including stars' birthdays and the latest storylines.

 

WWE BIRTHDAYS
Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment will find many familiar names here, from Animal to X-Pac.  It's interesting to see when each one was really born.

 

HOWARD STERN BIRTHDAYS
If you enjoy "The Howard Stern Show" (as I do), you'll be interested in this extensive list of cast and crew birthdays, provided by MarksFriggin.com.

 

STAR SEEKER
This massive search engine of the entertainment industry has an attractive, easy-to-use interface with loads of links to your favorite celebrities.

 

WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL CENTER
This online calendar has birthdates and stories of inspiring women, past and present. It's clearly a labor of love. Spend some time in this comfortable gathering space.

 

THE CENTURY'S 100 MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE
Time magazine is compiling its list of the century's most important people, from leaders to heroes, artists to scientists.  Don't miss your chance to vote for the Person of the Century!

 

THE MILLENNIUM'S 100 MOST IMPORTANT EVENTS
Life magazine presents its selection of the top 100 events from the past 1000 years.  It's fascinating reading for everyone who loves history, with unforgettable illustrations.

 

BIOGRAPHIES OF THE MILLENNIUM
Biography magazine prepared a list of the 100 people who have shaped the millennium from 1000 to 2000AD.  This link is to an archive at AmIAnnoying.com.

 

CONGRESS.ORG
Input your U.S. zip code to locate your representatives and senators, complete with biographical information (and birthdates) plus e-mail links to each one.

 

NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATES
Here's a table listing all the Nobel prizes since 1901 (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics) with links to the recipients' biographies.

 

CLASSICAL HISTORY TIMELINES
History lovers, rejoice: N.S. Gill is your guide on a quest for the ancient past, with well-chosen links to Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and more--for children as well as adults.

 

YOUNG CELEBRITIES
With so many stars under 25 these days, it's nice to have a site to keep track of them! Here you'll find lots of information and links about the newest generation.

 

BIRTHDAYS OF CELEBRITIES OVER 50
As the Baby Boomers hit the "big five-oh," more and more names will appear on this distinguished list.  If you know your trivia, try out the Cultural IQ quiz.  It's fun!

 

A&E BIOGRAPHY
Here you'll find information on over 20,000 people from ancient to modern times. A powerful search engine makes it easy to locate each one's life and accomplishments.

 

BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY
I also recommend this worthwhile site, which includes the life stories of many well-known people.  It's an excellent resource for school reports.

 

BIOGRAPHIE.NET
Still hunting for more biographies? Find hundreds of valuable links at the Internet's first-ever biographical search engine, based in France but educating the whole world.

 

DEAD PEOPLE SERVER
In addition to keeping track of who's dead and who's not, this fascinating site has lots of good birthday information and capsule descriptions of many famous people.

 

FIND A GRAVE
Historians have always studied tombstones for accurate information about the past.  You can search by name, location, or claim to fame.

 

WHO'S ALIVE AND WHO'S DEAD?
This conveniently-organized website always has up-to-date facts on actors, actresses, political figures, athletes, musical performers, and more.

 

ROTTEN DEAD POOL
It seems rather morbid, but this site actually has a great deal of birthday information!  Visit and click the "Occupations" link to start your search.

 

LAST WORDS OF REAL PEOPLE
"Fascinating" is the only way to describe this collection of dying words, not only of real people but also fictional characters, along with famous obituaries, epitaphs, and wills.

 

REAL NAMES OF CELEBRITIES
This well-organized, no-frills list shows you each celebrity's real name, birthdate, and birthplace.  Each name is linked to the Internet Movie Database.

 

NOM DE GUERRE
Since 1993, Mark Samwick has been collecting the birth names of famous people.  Did you know that John Wayne was named Marion and Bob Hope was named Leslie?

 

BIRTHDAY LINKS
I like this list compiled by webmaster Phyllis Joy Persun.  If you're searching for birthdays, it's a great starting point, one page of her "Search and Find Anything" site.

 

SUITE101.COM ALMANAC
Elizabeth Lingle's fascinating page tells what happened on this date in a wide variety of countries and cultures.  It's part of the hand-picked Suite101 "Top Sites" collection.

 

WILSON'S ALMANAC
Folklore, festivals, calendar customs, New Age, On This Day, and inspiration can be found at this planetary links directory.  Sign up for the free daily e-mail newsletter!

 

HOFFMAN TALENT AGENCY
Many popular entertainers from years past are still performing live.  Visit this site for booking information... an amazing selection of stars.

 

A MINOR CONSIDERATION
Paul Petersen, who became famous at age 13 on the "Donna Reed" TV series, offers some sobering insights on children in show business. It's disturbing--and important--reading.

Services

 

123 GREETINGS
Send a free electronic greeting card to someone special.  In addition to birthdays, other themes include sports, movies, holidays, and business.

 

TODAY MY BIRTHDAY
This service will create a personalized website in honor of your favorite friend or relative.  It can include movies, photos, trivia, and even a message board.

 

MY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Wish your dear ones happy birthday with these cheerful birthday greetings.  The site also features a wacky calendar and free birthday wallpaper for your computer.

 

SURPRISE ME
This site helps UK residents to post birthday messages and personal greetings online.  Subscribers also get an e-mail reminder service, a photo gallery, and a guestbook.

 

BELATED BIRTHDAY CARDS
Did you miss someone's birthday?  This site has the perfect electronic cards in a wide variety of styles.  It's never too late to say "I love you."

 

FREE BIRTHDAY STUFF
Here's a creative idea from a stay-at-home mom.  Celest will help you get free goodies for your birthday, from ice cream to concert tickets to a complete dinner.

 

101 KIDZ
You'll find lots of free greeting cards here, but there are also kid poems, quotations, jokes, games, holiday resources, and even a special section for parents.

 

KIDS-BIRTHDAY-PARTY-GUIDE.COM
Max is a birthday party expert!  His colorful site offers free information, recipes, themes, and craft ideas to help parents plan birthday parties for their children.

 

BIRTHDAYGREETS.COM
This colorful site specializes in free birthday greetings: for teens, twins, milestones, and more.  They also have animated e-cards in Spanish and Chinese.

 

123BIRTHDAYFUN.COM
Here you'll find a nice selection of electronic greetings, along with a page of zodiac information.  Check out their interesting list of birthday links.

 

SEND FREE BIRTHDAY CARDS
At this well-organized site, you'll find a vast variety of colorful electronic cards for your friends, your family, and even your pets--all free.

 

HI GREETINGS
Sign up for a free account to send delightful e-cards, create a personal calendar and address book, and use the happy birthday reminder service.

 

FREE E-CARDS ONLINE
Visit this colorful site for free birthday cards that are fun and easy to send, with nice verses and accompanying music.  You can also enter their e-card art contest.

 

THEBIRTHDAY.COM
Here you'll find birthday greetings from "Over the Hill" to "La Quinceañera" to cards for specific ages.  There are birthday recipes, gifts, and party ideas too.

 

USAGREETINGS.COM
If you need a reason to celebrate, just check this site's online calendar of holidays.  This is nice way to show people that you're thinking of them.

 

ALL-YOURS.NET
This greeting card site has a handy search feature.  For example, if you enter the word "cake," you can see all their cards with pictures of cakes.  You can also send your own picture as a greeting card.

 

GREETINGS & ECARDS
Browse through a wide selection of electronic greetings at this colorful site.  There are free cards for birthdays and many other occasions.

 

123INDIA.COM GREETINGS
Here's a great site from India which offers a wide variety of free electronic greetings.  Use the events calendar to celebrate many holidays and festivals worldwide.

 

GGREETINGS
It only takes a few clicks to send a free greeting to friends and family.  This colorful site has a great assortment of cards for all seasons and reasons.

 

GREET2K
Everyone enjoys a cheerful greeting for a holiday, birthday, or for no reason at all.  There are lots of free e-cards at this well-organized site.

 

TARJETAS-GRATUITAS
¿Usted habla español?  ¡Usted gozará de este Web site mucho!  Usted puede enviar tarjetas de saludo electrónicas libres a su familia y amigos.

 

HAPPYBIRTHDAY.COM
Register a birthday you don't want to miss, and you will receive TWO e-mail reminders as the time draws near.  Your friends and family will love you, it's private and free, and the web address is unforgettable.

 

NEW WORLD ASTROLOGY
Astrologer Neil David Paris will create a personal chart of your life, career, romance, and destiny.  His radio broadcasts are well-known throughout Europe, and his site features a free tarot reading.

 

BIRTHDAY IDEAS
This attractive page from Hallmark has party and gift suggestions, a free reminder calendar, a history of birthday celebrations, and instructions on how to get a card from the president of the U.S.

 

PHOTOCARTOONIST
Webmaster Kat Caverly will tickle your funny bone with her wild collection of free photo greeting cards.  For a refreshing change of pace, browse through her picture gallery of people and pets.

 

SPECTRUM UNLIMITED
This company features software to print personalized birthday certificates in "News of the Past" and "CardWare" formats.  Impress your clients, family, and friends with a memorable gift.

 

SEEING STARS
If you love celebrities, this is the ultimate guide.  It's like taking an insider's tour of Hollywood.  See where the stars live, shop, dine, play, and work in the glamour capital of the world.

 

DMARIE TIME CAPSULE
Input your exact date and year of birth, and you'll receive a screen full of specific information about it.  This birthday computer is downright delightful!

 

TV NOW
When will your favorite star be on TV? This amazing service lets you search by actor, actress, director, or genre (comedy, mystery, western, horror, family, etc.) Try it and see.

 

THE WORLD BIRTHDAY WEB
Famous or not, you can add your own name to this extensive birthday list.  The nicest feature is how visitors can follow the links to people's individual home pages in many countries.

 

BIRTHDAY TRADITIONS
Learn about how birthdays are celebrated in various countries and cultures, or submit a family story of your own. There's a good history of how birthday parties got started.

 

DAYS BETWEEN TWO DATES
It's easy and fun to calculate how many days there are between any two dates.  You'll also enjoy this site's wonderful list of calendar links and its 10,000 year calendar.

 

KETTLEDRUM CALENDAR
Sip a cup of virtual tea with Louise, as she shares stories and recipes about each day on the calendar...a tasty interlude for your busy life.

 

QUOTES
Browse through this well-chosen assortment of creative quotations by famous people, arranged in calendar order for handy reference throughout the year.

 

STAR LINKS
Fascinating! You input the names of two stars from movies or TV, then click the "Link" button. You'll get a list of actors and shows which somehow tie your two stars together.

 

BECKY'S BIRTHDAY PAGE
It's people like Becky who are bringing the Internet community together. If you enjoy online chat, you can register your name, e-mail address, home page URL, and birthday.

 

FAMOUS LEFT-HANDERS
Here's a comprehensive list of well-known lefties (and their birthdates) from the worlds of sports, entertainment, politics, and various professions.

 

THE HONOR SOCIETY OF LEAP DAY BABIES
People born on February 29th are very special indeed.  Join this group to celebrate your uniqueness and lobby for official recognition on the calendar!

 

THE ELECTRIC POSTCARD RACK
Another freebie: you choose the picture to send, write a brief message, and supply an e-mail address. Your recipient will get instructions on how to pick up the card.

 

THE INFO SERVICE
You've got to experience it to believe it: thousands of the Web's best links, lovingly organized and displayed.  Teachers and students will LOVE this site.

 

FREE SURNAME SEARCH
If you're curious about your genealogy, you can request a one-time search of a huge database of approximately 9,000,000 names. Start writing your family history today!

 

HOLLYWOOD ONLINE
Visit this website frequently, moviegoers! Here you'll find the hottest entertainment news, previews, reviews, and interviews, plus lots of video clips, sounds, and images.

 

FOUR WORD FILM REVIEWS
This clever site will immediately become one of your personal favorites.  Can you sum up a movie in just four words?

 

ROTTEN TOMATOES
Trying to decide whether to plunk down your hard-earned cash for the latest Hollywood release? You'll find this movie review search engine incredibly useful.

Daily Updates

 

THE ET BIRTHDAY GROUP
Group moderator Shane Spencer is a big fan of the "Entertainment Tonight" birthday report.  Join him in a discussion of celebrities and their birthdays.

 

AMERICAN NAMEDAY CALENDAR
Everyone with your first name shares a special day on the calendar.  What's yours?  Have fun celebrating yourself, your friends, and your family.

 

STAR IQ
StarIQ.com offers free personalized forecasts by e-mail, celebrity horoscopes, original articles daily, and a guide to astrology on and off the net.

 

PATRICK ARUNDELL ASTROLOGY
Get your daily or weekly readings from the UK's foremost astrologer.  Patrick's column appears in fifty newspapers!

 

NEW WORD OF THE DAY
Vivify your vapid vocabulary with a voluminous variety of versatile verbiage.

 

DAILY EVENTS
This website provides a daily briefing on historic events, births, deaths, and shopping days until Christmas or Chanukkah.

 

WORLD POPULATION UPDATE
If you hit the "Reload" button, you can literally watch the numbers change as more people are born. It's either wonderful, or scary.

 

TIME CHECK
By the way, if you'd like to know the exact time and date, you can check here with the Naval Observatory.

 

CALENDAR ZONE
Janice McLean has created the ultimate resource for calendar lovers, with links from celestial events to Y2K.

 

TAROT READING
Believers and non-believers alike will enjoy the artistic beauty and mystical allure of these Tarot fortune-telling cards.

 

I-CHING READING
This is another fortune-telling method, which comes from ancient China. What's in store for you today?

 

HUMOROUS HOROSCOPE
I like the outlandish comedy in this daily astrological forecast. If you give it a try, many smiles will be in your future.

 

CELEBRITY SITE OF THE DAY
A discerning team of judges carefully evaluates each fan website for something special.  The real winner is you!

News

 

FUTURE MOVIES
Learn about upcoming movies, current releases, and classic cinema at this highly entertaining and informative British site.

 

CNN NOTABLES
The Cable News Network Online Service provides up-to-the-minute headlines and plenty of celebrity birthdays too.

 

PAGE SIX
"Page Six" is the celebrity news page of The New York Post.  If it's happening in the world of show biz, you can read all about it here.

 

E! ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK
Hot gossip. Cool news. Don't miss the movie and video trivia search, cross-referenced by actor and director. Welcome to the celebrity zone!

 

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT BIRTHDAYS
As seen on TV... this site features the show business birthdays of the day, complete with color photographs.  Click the "Archives" button for listings from other days.

 

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
This is the first daily newspaper for the entertainment industry. Click here for breaking news stories from the world of film, TV, and music. There's also an insiders' website directory.

 

DAILY VARIETY
Hollywood insiders and studio chiefs read it.  So do agents, talent scouts, and superstars.  Now you can too!

 

THE CELEBRITY PORTAL
Click alphabetically through this international list of actors and actresses to find their dates and places of birth.

Internet

 

FREE RICE
Some really smart person thought of this.  Donate free rice to feed hungry people by playing a vocabulary game!

 

CELEBRITY-FOOD.COM
Try to invent a new food, using the name of your favorite celebrity.  How about some tasty Cake Blanchette and a hot cup of Leonardo DiCappuccino?

 

MY-BIRTHDAY.INFO
Register for free and make your own list of favorite birthdays, celebrities, relatives, and friends.  You can put your list on MySpace or other personal website.

 

CELEBRITORIUM
Celebritorium provides celebrity birthdays.  You can find them by name or do a reverse lookup by date.

 

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Need money to help pay for college?  You'll find a wealth of information and inspiration at this well-researched, easy-to-use website.

 

DAN'S BLOG
Daniel Bogle is a minister in Seattle who is a friend of FamousBirthdays.com.  Visit his blog to see what's new with him and his community.

 

2VIP ENTERTAINMENT
If you live in the UK, you'll enjoy this live show dedicated to the music of Celine Dion, featuring the cabaret talents of Tracey Shield and Rob Linacre.

 

ALCWIN.ORG
Learning can be fun!  Explore the solar system, ask geological questions, pick up some math tips, and try new recipes at this excellent site for kids of all ages.

 

REAL DATE REMINDER
This free service will help you remember birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.  You can also set weekly and monthly reminders.

 

BEN WEDDLE PHOTOGRAPHY
Visit the leading commercial and advertising photographer in the Midwest.  Located in Kansas City, they serve ad agencies and commercial clients.

 

THE ENA EXPERIENCE
Meet Ena, a lovely TV and radio broadcaster from Canada.  She is a relationships expert, a gifted motivational speaker, and an enthusiastic community volunteer.

 

POPUP AT STARTUP
For one euro, you can download a database that will display historical facts each day when you turn on your computer.  It's the creation of two Dutch high school teachers.

 

FENTON'S HOMEPAGE
Fenton is a webmaster who loves to have fun.  Treat yourself to some free cartoons, inspiration, greetings, and games.

 

KSPAZ RADIO
Internet radio is alive and well.  Click into KSPAZ for a family-friendly mix of zany comedy, great music, and entertaining features.  It'll make you smile.

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION
Visit the Teacher Appreciation website to find ideas and suggestions for Teacher's Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and other student-teacher occasions.

 

ABBAGIRLS
Tour the official website of the only Abba tribute band to have played on the Strip in Las Vegas... complete with photos, bios, and music samples.

 

WRITING.COM
Are you a writer?  Connect with this online community, create your own portfolio, and exchange helpful feedback.  Free memberships are available to everyone.

 

MAILBOX CARDS
This helpful service will send a real, paper greeting card for any occasion to anyone on your list.  Prices are competitive with your local supermarket, without the hassles.

 

CELEBRITY PHOTOS
John Mathew Smith is a master photographer who has captured some of the world's most famous faces, from Hank Aaron to Dweezil Zappa.  Treat yourself to a visit!

 

FUN STUFF FIND
This is a great place to visit if you have some free time online.  You'll find links to entertainment and celebrity sites, plus games and activities galore.

 

SITE OF THE DAY
When it comes to finding useful and entertaining Internet sites, nobody does it better than Australian webmaster Tony Stevenson.  He has something new for you every day.

 

BABY BOOMER HEADQUARTERS
If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you will love this site.  Take the Baby Boomer Trivia Quiz, read about classic TV shows, and share memories.

 

FRANC REYES ARTWORKS
Franc Reyes is a phenomenal artist who has worked for Disney Studios.  Visit his official website and get ready for your eyes to pop out of your head.

 

KALA SOSEFINA MILENIUME KAUVAKA
Here's the news report on Kala Sosefina Mileniume Kauvaka, the first baby born in the year 2000, from the archives of the New Zealand Herald.

 

ROBERT N. CRONK
Read the fascinating biography of Robert N. Cronk, the first American born in 1924 (and a regular visitor to FamousBirthdays.com).

 

FAMOUS DREAMS
Did you ever dream of actually meeting a celebrity?  Go to this site and tell us all about it!  Yours might be chosen as the Celebrity Dream of the Week.

 

THE FREE SITE
Do you love freebies? Here you'll find everything free: e-mail, t-shirts, product samples, games, prizes and cash.

 

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES
If today is your birthday, many companies will give you free gifts.  This site gladly helps you find them (for pets too).

 

RESEARCH IT
Bookmark this beautifully-organized collection of reference tools: dictionary, thesaurus, language translator, currency converter, maps, facts, and phone numbers.

 

MY DAILY ALMANAC
This page is part of the "My Virtual Reference Desk" website.  It's a complete collection of links to on-this-day information.

 

I SHOULD BE WORKING
Slackers, rejoice.  Here's a selection of games, jokes, and useless pages, along with loafing tips and a secret "Boss Button" just in case you REALLY should be working!

 

WHEW!
Bored? Looking for fun? This collection of interactive novelties will keep you busy for hours.  It's interesting, entertaining, amusing, and amazing.

 

HOMEWORK HELPER
B.J. Pinchbeck and his dad have put together an award-winning WWW resource, with links to useful information on a vast variety of subjects.

 

FOUND MAGAZINE
In my opinion, this is the most fascinating site on the Internet.  It's funny and sad and mysterious.  You must experience it.

Specialty

 

THE BIRTHDAY GIFT STORE
This is your source for all kinds of birthday gifts--flowers, candy, balloons, bears, and more.  You can also post your Birthday Shoutout on their site for free.

 

THEMED PARTIES FOR KIDS
Offering complete lines of party supplies in more than 150 different themes, this site is convenient and fun.  Someone special would really love it.

 

FAMOUS POSTERS & ARTISTS
Learn all about famous posters--how to evaluate them, how to purchase them, and how to display them--at vintage-posters-art.com.

 

GIFTS N IDEAS
You'll find a wide assortment of international gifts here, along with helpful and creative ideas on how to give them.  Just ask the Gift Guru.

 

STAR OF THE MAGI
Visit the website of Sharon Jeffers, an internationally known life advisor, author, and clairvoyant.  Her unique "Card of the Day" will give you some valuable insights.

 

WRITE IT YOUR WAY
Alison is a poet who will create an original, personalized verse for birthday greetings, love letters, or even homework assignments.  Satisfaction guaranteed!

 

BIRTH CARDS
Proclaim the arrival of a new baby with these creative and colorful announcements.  There are many styles available for all sorts of families.

 

HOLIDAY INVITATIONS
If you're planning a party for any occasion, you'll find a wide assortment of attractive, personalized invitations here.  You can even include your own photo.

 

BELGIAN CHOCOLATE GIFTS - COEUR TOUCHÉ
The prestigious Belgian Coeur Touché chocolates are fresh made in Belgium and shipped worldwide to the address of your choice with formal and informal gift ideas.

 

EVENTAGRAM
Looking for an unforgettable gift?  An eventagram contains two full pages of historical information and birthday facts for your friend or family member.

 

GIFTS.COM
Shopping at this site is convenient and fun.  Find the perfect birthday gift to match your recipient's age, gender, and personality.

 

EXPERIENCE WORLD
If you live in the UK, you're in for a treat.  Fly in a glider, drive a powerboat, go skydiving, or ride on the Orient Express.  This unique service will make all of your birthday fantasies come true.

 

THE WONDERFUL CARD & POSTER CO.
Visit this greeting card company for some very nice birthday and other designs, created in beautiful colors for all occasions by the artist Faith.  You'll love browsing their online gallery.

 

SUNFLECK PEOPLE TRACKER
The People Tracker by Sunfleck is a marvelous tool.  It helps you keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, celebrity and personal info at the click of a mouse.  Download yours today!

 

NAPIER DIGITAL
A nice way to celebrate someone's birthday is with a personalized movie.  Napier Digital can put your memories on a VHS or DVD.  (Tell webmaster Andrew Napier that FamousBirthdays.com sent you.)

 

BOXED BIRTHDAYS
Getting ready for a child's birthday party? Laurie and Sharon's company sells colorful packages of decorations, based on themes ranging from "Awesome Ocean" to "Wild West" and many more.

 

BETTY CROCKER
Whether you're planning a baby bib birthday party or a romantic celebration for two, you can rely on the helpful folks at Betty Crocker kitchens to provide expert advice.

 

RADIO SPIRITS
Classic radio shows and big band music return on this delightful site.  Be sure to listen to the broadcast of the day.

 

BABY PRODUCTS MALL
New parents will want to visit this Australian website, featuring a wide range of products. There's a helpful selection of baby-related links, along with a free list of mother and baby tips.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF HARD KNOCKS
Birthdays cause us to reflect upon the big questions: What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? Ralph Parlette's explanation is wisdom, pure and simple.

 

MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR
Since 1994, students from KIDLINK classrooms have been compling a database of international holidays.  If you're wondering what people are celebrating in other countries, just go.

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