Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on October 12, 1946)

Happy birthday, Jack! They say journalism has changed dramatically over the past 40-plus years—typewriters became tablets and morning editions turned to tweets—but you've gracefully navigated it all with Pulitzer prize-winning charm. While others were busy chasing clicks, you captured stories worth reading—and awards worth keeping.

From breaking big scoops to mentoring aspiring journalists, your words have aged better than fine wine (though admittedly paired nicely alongside plenty of newsroom coffee). Here's wishing the man who's been writing history one article at a time yet another chapter full of joy, laughter and maybe just enough controversy to keep things interesting.