Robert Burns.

Today is July 21st.
On this day in 1796, Robert Burns died.
After he died, some people cried.
And many began sending money to his children and wife.

Robert Burns composed the hit song "Auld Lang Syne", which is a Scottish song.
It is a Scottish song because Robert Burns was Scottish.
This song is always played and sung at midnight on December 31st, every year.

Many people around the world, do not understand why they sing this song every December 31st - nor what the words mean, since many of them are filled with alcohol at the time.

The words 'Auld Lang Syne' mean 'Old Long Since' - a long, long, time ago.
Robert Burns was only 37 years old when he died.
Lucky guy...to have died at such a young age.