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The Wonder Years: Season 2, Episode 13

Birthday Boy (11 Apr. 1989)

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Paul Pfeiffer and Kevin Arnold's birthdays are just days apart, and the two friends have usually always celebrated together. But this year, upon turning 13 Paul(as per Jewish Tradition), ... See full summary »

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Paul Pfeiffer and Kevin Arnold's birthdays are just days apart, and the two friends have usually always celebrated together. But this year, upon turning 13 Paul(as per Jewish Tradition), will become a man. The only problem is that Paul's Bar Mitzvah happens to take place on the same day as Kevin's Birthday! Written by Michael Howe

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Paul's bar mitzvah occurs on Saturday, March 18, 1969, which is also Kevin's birthday. March 18, 1969 was a Tuesday. See more »

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