Don't you just love surprises? This lot did in Sunderland and County Durham.
We looked back through the Echo archives to find 9 moments when people got a day to remember.
Some were on TV when they were least expecting to be.
But the common denominator is they all had special memories of a great day. Re-live them all here.
Read More... 9. Darts world champion Martin Wolfie Adams was the guest at a surprise 18th birthday party for Cameron Anderson in 2017. Darts world champion Martin Wolfie Adams was the guest at a surprise 18th birthday party for Cameron Anderson in 2017.
10. What a birthday surprise for 102 year old SAFC supporter Ernie Jones in 2018 when he got to visit The Fans Museum. What a birthday surprise for 102 year old SAFC supporter Ernie Jones in 2018 when he got to visit The Fans Museum.
11. We shared magical memories of surprise moments in the past. Share yours by emailing [email protected] We shared magical memories of surprise moments in the past.
Share yours by emailing [email protected]