June 27 - Mildred J. Hill (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for June 27th are found here: Anna Moffo (2019) and Frank Mills (2020)

A tribute to her sister, Patty Smith Hill, is found here:  Patty Smith Hill

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Mildred J. Hill (27  27, 1859 – 5 June 1916) was an American songwriter and educator who is credited with the tune now sung as "Happy Birthday to You."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Together Now

By now you should all know the drill -

You sing it regardless of skill.

And so, girls and boys,

Sing out, make a noise 

Happy Birthday dear Mildred J. Hill

 

 

 

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