Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on June 08, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Ivo Sanader! Politics might be serious business, but few leaders have amassed such an "impressive" career highlight reel—leading Croatia from 2003 to 2009 and turning headlines into your second home. Your ability to maintain a cheerful charm amid controversies would surely make any political playbook jealous.

Yet, celebrating your recent successes might require some creativity—but let's not forget you've given the news more stories than Netflix. Perhaps your greatest feat is brilliantly navigating history's spotlight (and courts!) without losing that trademark smile. Cheers for another year of avoiding dull moments! Here's hoping age brings fewer challenges—and better headlines!