Let's make this birthday one to remember.

70 years old (Born on July 04, 1954)

Happy Birthday, Fred Kaplan! May your day be filled with more excitement than a breaking news story and fewer edits than an urgent Slate deadline. Your insightful contributions have kept readers informed—and occasionally amused—proving that journalism can indeed mix sharp analysis with wit.

From dissecting complex foreign policy to unraveling the mysteries of cybersecurity, you've consistently enlightened us all while somehow managing not to spill coffee on your keyboard (or at least hiding it well). Here's hoping this year brings you even greater scoops, endless inspiration for clever headlines, and plenty of cake that's sweeter than any Pulitzer prize!