Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on March 08, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Gayla Peevey! May your special day be filled with joy, laughter—and perhaps a hippopotamus or two. Ever since you charmed the world at age ten by boldly declaring your wish for an unusual Christmas gift (a hippo!), you've brought smiles and giggles to generations of listeners.

Your timeless hit "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" continues to delight audiences young and old every holiday season—proving that some wishes never go out of style. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much happiness as you've given us through the years; may it be even more memorable than receiving an actual hippopotamus under the tree!