Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on June 21, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Edward Snowden! Here's hoping your special day is filled with fewer surveillance drones and more birthday balloons. You've certainly made headlines—though perhaps not the kind of "surprise party" you were expecting back in 2013. Your bold revelations about NSA tactics sparked global conversations on privacy, security, and just how much governments really know about our cat video habits.

In recent years, you've continued advocating tirelessly for digital freedom and transparency from afar. While some might call you controversial, others see a hero who bravely stood up against invasive practices. Either way, here's wishing you a birthday that's as memorable—and hopefully less stressful—than your last decade!