birthday

Kirk Douglas turns 103 – begs son Michael not to throw him a big party

It’s fair to say Kirk Douglas has seen a lot of birthdays come and go. At the age of 103 – it’s actually his birthday today, December 9 – he’s been celebrated more than most ...

World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday — Happy birthday, Clarence!

Veterans Day was last week, and people all over the United States took the opportunity to celebrate and thank veterans for their service. But one community had even more reason to celebrate a local WWII ...

No one turns up to 9 year old’s birthday – then, days later, mailman brings sack to his door

We all need friends in our lives. Sure, we see some more than others, and even then we might go too long a time without seeing them, but a true friend is always there, through ...

Old man cries after family refuse to attend his birthday – so strangers celebrate with him instead

Family is everything. Those who have had the benefit of knowing a loving family will accept this as true. Sure, we all have our spats and arguments with one another, but the bond of blood ...

Dad makes heartbreaking appeal after only two friends show up to autistic daughter’s birthday party

Dad PJ Robins, from Wales, UK, explained: “It was really very sad that none of them had bothered to respond really. One of the things with the autistic spectrum is that last minute changes are ...

WWII veteran asks for 100 cards for his 100th birthday — let’s make it happen

James South, from Watauga, Texas, will turn 100 next month on October 7. It’s a huge milestone birthday, but James isn’t asking for anything extraordinary or expensive. Instead, he just wants some birthday cards: “Hello! My name ...

School takes 9-year-old’s meal away on his birthday — over a $9 lunch debt

When Jefferson Sharpnack, from Green, Ohio, turned 9 last year, he was in school that afternoon, and was looking forward to a nice lunch on his big day. He had just moved to the district ...

Sick boy who ‘had enough of life’ gets more than 10,000 birthday cards from strangers

When Tanya realised just how down and low her son was feeling, she sent out an appeal for cards for his 14th birthday. Within a matter of days, however, more than 10,000 cards, parcels and ...

6-year-old gives up his Disney World savings to help feed hurricane evacuees, then gets surprised with free trip

Jermaine Bell is a 6-year-old boy from Allendale, South Carolina, who will celebrate his 7th birthday on September 8. He had plans to spend his big day in Disney World, and even saved up his ...

Hester Ford, possibly the oldest living American, celebrates her 115th birthday

Hester was born on August 15, 1904 in Lancaster, South Carolina. She worked on a farm, and later worked as a nanny for 20 years after moving to Charlotte, according to WCNC. She’s lived to see ...