Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on January 09, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Bob Taft! From governing Ohio with grace and wit to inspiring students at the University of Dayton, you've certainly proven that politicians can indeed have a second act. Your journey from statehouse debates to classroom lectures is impressive—though we're still wondering which audience was tougher: lawmakers or college freshmen?

Your legacy as governor remains timeless; after all, not everyone gets two terms steering the Buckeye State ship without losing their sense of humor—or sanity! Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter, success in academia, and perhaps fewer pop quizzes than political polls. Cheers to you!