Hussein RELATED VIDEO CNN's Rula Amin reports that there was a hint of defiance against sanctions during the festivities. Windows Media 28K 80K

April 28, 1999
Web posted at: 9:29 p.m. EDT (0129 GMT)

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Children sang and bands played across Iraq on Wednesday in celebration of President Saddam Hussein's 62nd birthday.

Little was seen of the Iraqi leader, but a score of new building projects were dedicated in his name.

Watch this video report for more.