Originally, the song "Happy Birthday" began as "Good Morning Dear Children". The educators, Mildred and Patty Hill, wrote the song in 1893. In 1924, a publisher changed the opening line to "Happy Birthday to You" and it became a ritual to sing the song to anyone celebrating his or her birthday.
Due to its fame, the song was used in a Broadway Musical in 1934. However, a third Hill sister, Jessica Hill, sued the show and eventually won. Thereafter, the Hill family was entitled to receive royalties whenever the melody was performed commercially.
Due to its fame, the song was used in a Broadway Musical in 1934. However, a third Hill sister, Jessica Hill, sued the show and eventually won. Thereafter, the Hill family was entitled to receive royalties whenever the melody was performed commercially.
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