Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on April 24, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Thomas King! May your day be filled with laughter, joy, and perhaps a few humorous anecdotes about the quirks of Canadian history. Your brilliant storytelling in "Medicine River" and witty insights from "A Short History of Indians in Canada" have not only enlightened readers but also earned you prestigious accolades like the McNally Robinson Aboriginal Book of the Year Award.

Here's hoping this birthday brings as much delight as your clever narratives bring to us all. Keep sharing those timeless tales—after all, who else could make history lessons so entertaining? Cheers to another year of literary brilliance!