92 years old (Born on August 18, 1932)
Happy Birthday to the remarkable Luc Antoine Montagnier! Your groundbreaking discovery of HIV not only earned you a Nobel Prize in 2008 but also made viruses everywhere tremble at your name. Who knew that chasing microscopic villains could lead someone straight into scientific stardom?Your tireless dedication has inspired countless researchers, and while most people celebrate birthdays with cake, candles, or balloons—your celebrations probably involve microscopes and petri dishes instead. Here's wishing you another year filled with discoveries (and maybe fewer stubborn pathogens). Cheers to the scientist who taught us all how tiny things can make huge impacts!