Log onto your web browser. It will be much easier to find out what happened on your birthday using the internet.
Navigate to a site such as "History.com/this-day-in-history" or "Infoplease.com/dayinhistory." These sites specialize in showcasing what took place on your birthday, from the past to the present.
Type in your birthday month and date in the "Enter a Date" box. Select "Go" and the events of your birthday will be displayed on the screen.
Click on the events to display the events in greater detail. The History.com website will have a special video just for some of the events on your birthday.