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Ellen History | Saturday, January 26, 2008 | 11:00 AM

This Day In Ellen History


On this day in 1958, at 1:38 PM, at the Ochsner Hospital in Metairie Louisiana, Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born. The clouds parted, birds could be heard singing and a rainbow was seen for miles.

On this day in 1967, Ellen got a bicycle for her birthday. She wanted a pony. Ellen ended up naming her bicycle Mr. Ed and could be seen pretending to feed it carrots in it's stall in the garage.

On this day in 2006, President William Jefferson Clinton made a surprise video appearance on Ellen's show and wished her a sincere happy birthday.

On this day in 2008, Ellen is celebrating a very happy 50th birthday. She was very touched and was seen yesterday thanking everyone for making it so special.

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Hey,
My birthday is almost the same day as yours. I am 51 and mine is Jan 23, 1958. I also love animals. I have 2 cats and a dog. The cat washes the dog's face every morning.

Posted by Carol Johnston | July 22, 2009 7:46 PM

Hi ellen,

how r u? i love ur show very much, u r helping me to laugh evrytime i watch ur show and if im homesick i just watch u and im smile... im a filipina, working in israel...and im watching u to chanel 15...i love u and god bless u. thank u

Posted by maan esconde | July 12, 2009 3:24 PM

aaaahhhhhh!!!! Is Ellen's birthday January 26?!! I just emeailed her to ask her when her birthday was and i see here that they posted this big birthday cake with her in the pic and its january 26 1958,.. i love you ellen!

Posted by christine lange | June 11, 2009 6:11 AM

I've been a fan of Ellen's for at least 15 years, but had no idea that she was anywhere near 50!!! She looks so young!

Posted by Brandy | January 27, 2009 1:34 PM

Hello Ellen,

I watch your tv show everyday and i dont like missing a bit from it and i like the way you dance and that your smile is lovely aswell... I am from Nigeria and i watch DSTV channel 110 Mnet series.

Take care and i wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year in advance,

Kelvin Gilbert

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Posted by slnkjmzp yksdx | December 25, 2008 1:35 PM

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Posted by odunayo oduba | October 8, 2008 4:09 AM

Howdy Ellen,
I'm now a Texan in Dripping Springs and trying to get down the lingo y'all.
I didn't realize you turned 50 in January, as I turned 50 in June and planned on seeing your show on Mon, Oct. 20 to celebrate it with a "GIRL TRIP".
Can't wait to see you and get your take on living the 2nd 1/2 of your life!
Shari Breese

Posted by Shari Breese | September 21, 2008 6:59 AM

HEY ELLEN >>>I WOULD LOVE TO CELEBRATE OUR AQUARIAN BIRTHDAYS ON YOUR T.V. SHOW...I WAS BORN ON JANUARY 28TH...1954 >>> ONE DAY BEFORE OPRAH... LOL ... >> Designated Driver >>> in case somebody needs a lift home from the Birthday Party >>> LOVE Ronald MacKechnie

Posted by Ronald John MacKechnie | September 15, 2008 11:45 AM

I am trying to find out where I can get the red velvet cake that Ellen had for her 50th birthday. Can someone please e-mail me or respond by posting a note? thanks.

Posted by Joanne | August 20, 2008 12:29 PM

Hello Ellen.im from brunei.and i love your show so much! ! I love you ellen

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Posted by carsdqxv sguw | March 27, 2008 9:33 PM

hello Ellen,im writting all the way fron Nigeria and its so sad we are one year behind in your tv show though i still enjoy every second of it especially your lovely dance steps.
i enjoy watching your show because it makes me laugh a lot and you never know whats next.
its very amazing when i see or hear people talk about you in a very endearing way and they dont even bother about your sexual preference even when they are strongly against it, this tells how much people love the laughter and happiness which you help them find.
i will be in the US in March and will be very gratefull if i can have the rare opportunity of meweting you.
i look forward to hear from you.
thanks.

Gloria.

Posted by gloria young | February 29, 2008 11:34 AM

Ellen I have to thank you so much for your show. I think it is the only time I laugh alll day. I recently (April 13th) lost my husband to renal cell cancer and it's been a tough road for me after 32yrs of being with him. My kids don't understand why I'm still in bad shape since it will be 10months since he passed. I don't know what to do with my life anymore without him/ Probably will have to sell my home because I am disabled and cannot keep up with the wear and tear and making the gardens like my husband did. Had to give away my black lab puppy which was the last gift my husband gave me cause he grew too big for me to handle but I still have a 9yrold german shep. Trying to find a new apt that accepts pets but its hard. Sorry for the pitiful letter but I needed someone. Feel I have no-one left. But your show makes my day.
thank you so much.

Posted by Joan Campbell | February 10, 2008 1:08 PM

I would love to have a Red Velvet cake for my 50th birthday. Can anyone tell me where Ellen got her cake.
Thanks so much.

Posted by miriam bates | February 6, 2008 11:55 PM

Happy Birthday Ellen!!!

Hope you enjoyed your birthday to its fullest!!

I truly love to watch your show!!!. It always makes me laugh, which is one of my favorite things to do (laughing), and you help me do so.

Congratulation and the very best wishes to you !!

Sonia (From the Caribbean)

Posted by sonia | February 1, 2008 4:22 PM

Hey Ellen,
Happiest Ever.... 50 Belated Wishes for you!! Welcome to the 50's girlie...they will be the best!! I just celebrated my 51st on January 23rd, and happy to share the Aquarian sign with you. You are THE BEST! Hope you had a great celebration! I love to watch your show..you make me laugh & cry...cried so much when you tried the Hawiian chair!!! Too funny!
Take care & keep on smilin'!
Best wishes...
Karen

Posted by Karen | January 30, 2008 1:00 PM

Hi ellen,
Just want 2 wish you a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY".Hope you had a good one! Love watching your show,it is the high lite of my days(next to the young & the restless & days of our lives).
So lost of love all the way from Australia,which i live in South Australia in a little place called Hartley(out in the sticks).
Keep on dancing!!!
From Joanne in South Australia,Australia.

Posted by Joanne Fischer | January 30, 2008 2:47 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ellen....a little late.
I just had my own 50th birthday last year. Welcome to my world now..haha Its not so bad, would be better if I was rich like you.. =)

Love you Ellen...you my favorite person EVER!! My daughter, loves you too..she turns 17 this Friday..you are the same sign. Not that it means anything..but ummm could mean your both great!!!!

Linda from Texas

Posted by Linda | January 29, 2008 11:21 PM

happy birthday ellen!! you should come live in australia, you're guaranteed a public holiday on your birthday every year! woot woot!

Posted by melissa scott | January 29, 2008 9:10 PM

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