Hello Kitty Con: Sanrio character celebrates 40th birthday with four-day festival – New York Daily News

More than 25,000 fans are expected; An exhibition at the neighboring Japanese American National Museum, “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty,” will continue through April 26, 2015.

Hello Kitty NOT a cat but actually human says firm behind the global brand - Irish Mirror Online

Happy 40th birthday, Hello Kitty! Here's how local fans are celebrating – Orange County Register

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Happy 40th birthday, Hello Kitty! Here's how local fans are celebrating – Orange County Register

Hello Kitty turns 40: How fans across the world celebrate

Hello Kitty turns 40: How fans across the world celebrate

Visiting Hello Kitty Con and “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” at JANM

Hello Kitty is Turning 40, and the Birthday Bash Will Be Super Fun

Visiting Hello Kitty Con and “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” at JANM

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Visiting Hello Kitty Con and “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” at JANM

Hello Kitty celebrates 40 years