Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about birthday, curated daily by BrightWire.
An Iowa family just earned a Guinness World Record after five generations were all born on September 14th. The incredible streak spans from great-great-grandfather Wilbur to baby Arthur, alternating boy-girl the entire way.
A Chicago White Sox fan named Joe made an incredible barehanded catch of a screaming 112 mph home run on his birthday, fulfilling his dad's hopeful text message prediction from earlier that day. The lifelong fan's look of pure shock after the catch went viral as he celebrated an unforgettable birthday at the ballpark.
Peter Obi turned 65 by donating to a rural hospital instead of throwing a party. The former governor says Nigeria's challenges call for service over celebration.
When a Chicago Cubs fan turned 50, she had one birthday wish: all her friends had to wear hot dog costumes to Wrigley Field. Nearly 100 people showed up in full wiener gear.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is celebrating his 89th birthday by providing free medical care to 10,000 Lagos residents. The week-long mission offers everything from hearing aids to heart screenings at no cost.
A pregnant driver crashed into a pond on her birthday, but a stranger's quick action saved two lives. Hours later, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the same day she turned 29. ---
Renard Raymond and Cleopatra Young both earned master's degrees on January 17—the same day they each celebrated their birthdays. Their journeys from hardship to academic achievement show how determination can rewrite any story.