Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on September 17, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Justice David Souter! Your legendary ability to avoid the spotlight is almost as impressive as your thoughtful opinions on landmark cases. Rumor has it you're still using a fountain pen and avoiding email—proving once again that wisdom doesn't require Wi-Fi.

Your tenure from 1990 until 2009 left an indelible mark; you navigated complex legal waters with grace, humility, and quiet humor. While others chased headlines or controversy, you quietly shaped history through careful deliberation—and perhaps set records for politely declining invitations in retirement. Here's wishing many more years of peaceful hikes and blissful anonymity ahead!