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May 9th, Thursday
A short-statured author, the creator of Wonder Woman, and a librarian-turned-civil-rights activist share a birthday. Wordsworth closes things out with a ‘flowery’ poem.
May 8th, Wednesday
The 33rd President of the USA, the founder of the Red Cross, and a postmodern author share a birthday. Plus a bite-sized poem.
May 7th, Tuesday
Can you name the composer of the Nutcracker? The first African-American registered nurse, an English poet, and a feisty Frenchwoman share a birthday.
May 6th, Monday
Which world-famous tunnel has an anniversary today? A baseball star, founder of psychoanalysis, and a Brazilian author have a birthday today. A bike-themed poem tops i...
May 3rd, Friday
It's not Sunday, but it is Sun Day. An author, crooner, and activist share a birthday. Plus, one of my personal favorite poems.
May 2nd, Thursday
Today we've got the real McCoy. The REAL McCoy. A Russian Empress & '40s gossip columnist share a birthday. Plus a bite-sized poem.
May 1st, Wednesday
Who named the outer most (dwarf) planet? The answer may surprise you. The founder of Mother's Day and an American frontierswoman share a birthday. Poem by Amy Lowell.
April 30th, Tuesday
Which state has the oldest state park? A mathematician, WWII spy, and off-beat instrument maker share a birthday. Poem by Emily Dickinson.
April 29th, Monday
If you feel like dancing, there's a good reason to do so today. A Disney animator, storied jazz composer-conductor, and '90s sitcom-great share a birthday.
April 26th, Friday
Is it Arbor Day where you are? An American ornithologist and a best-selling author share a birthday, and a tree-related poem to start your Friday.
April 25th, Thursday
It's DNA Day and the birthday of the Queen of Jazz! Plus an eerie poem from a birthday-poet.
April 24th, Wednesday
The Library of Congress started out with just 743 items. A botanist, mathematician, postal-worker-turned-novelist, and children's author share a birthday, with a poem ...
April 23rd, Tuesday
Reinheitsgebot. Try saying that five times fast! A rocket scientist, our 15th President, and a Nobel prize winner share birthday. Plus a poem about childhood by Robert...
April 22nd, Monday
Today is Earth Day! The National League, a philosopher, and a geologist share birthdays.