Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on June 28, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Elmar Oliveira! Ever since you dazzled the world by becoming the first American violinist to snag gold at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1978, you've been hitting all the right notes. Your bow has danced across strings with such brilliance that even Tchaikovsky himself would have applauded (and maybe asked for your autograph).

Here's wishing you another year filled with standing ovations, perfectly tuned violins, and fewer requests from friends asking if you'll play "Happy Birthday" at their parties. Keep inspiring us all—after all these years, you're still our favorite virtuoso who never misses a beat!