Personal History
This activity is designed to help us understand each other better as we research some questions about ourselves. Carefully read each question below and the use the resources listed to the right of each question to assist you in locating the information required. Record your information on the worksheet provided. Good luck!!
How old am I?
Calculate and record your age in days, hours, minutes, and seconds. How old do you feel now?
Time and Date
In the box under Enter from-time, type in the month, day, and year you were
born (if your birth month or birth day is a single digit be sure to enter a
zero in front of the number). Click on the calculate duration button.
What does my name mean?
Locate the meaning of your first name. If you are unable to find your name you may need to try alternative spellings or a longer form of your name. Does your name really fit your personality?
Type your name in the box and be sure to select the correct gender.
Baby Names World
Type in your first name
in the search box and click go.Click on the name to learn more.
Behind the Name
Type in your first name and click
on search.
What is named after me?
Did you know that there may be places in the world that are named after you or at least share your name? Locate and record two places and their specific location that share your name.
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Type in your first or last
name and click on search.
What was happening on my birthday?
Find out the top song, the president, television shows, and the hot new toys on your birthday. What were the prices of some common items?
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Time Capsule
Type in the date of your birthday
using the exact format provided in the sample. Click on the Quick Page
button.
What famous person shares my day?
Who were the leaders of the United States when you were born? Who were other famous people of the day? Locate the name of the U.S. President and Vice-President and choose two other famous people and describe what made them famous.
Biography
Locate the Search for your Birthday section of the web page and scroll down
to select your birth month and day. Click on the Go button.
InfoPlease
Scroll down toward the bottom of the page and locate the section entitled
choose another date. Select the month of your birthday, type in the
date, and click on go.
Who2 Birthdays
Find your month and day. Click on them and then Find Day!
What happened on my day in history?
What historical events share the same day as your birthday? Locate and record two historical events and the year they took place.
The History Channel
Locate the section entitled “What happened on your birthday?” in the upper
right hand corner. Choose your birth date and start with the general
interest category. If time permits you may want to explore the other
categories offered on this site.
InfoPlease
Scroll down toward the bottom of the page and locate the section entitled
choose another date. Select the month of your birthday, type in the
date, and click on go.
Those Were the Days
Locate your birth month and click on the day you were born.
Scope
Systems
Click on the month and day of your birthday and click on show events. This
page may be very long so don’t forget to keep scrolling to find what you may
need.
On
This Day
Locate your birth month and click on the day of your birthday to find events
that occurred on this day.