Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on October 08, 1946)

Happy Birthday to the remarkable Hanan Ashrawi! You've navigated peace talks, political storms, and international diplomacy with grace—and somehow managed not only to survive but thrive. Your groundbreaking role during the First Intifada showed us all that courage can indeed come wrapped in eloquence (and a dash of humor).

As the first woman elected to the Palestinian National Council, you've shattered glass ceilings so effectively we're still sweeping up shards decades later. May your birthday be filled with laughter as timeless as your wisdom—because let's face it: negotiating Middle East peace might age others quickly—but clearly you're immune!