Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on September 04, 1958)

Happy birthday, John Herrington—astronaut extraordinaire and the coolest member of your tribe to take a casual zero-gravity spin! You rocketed into history aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, proving once and for all that reaching for the stars is literally possible. Honestly though, birthdays must seem pretty down-to-earth compared to orbiting our humble little planet.

You've paved an incredible path as not only NASA's first Native American astronaut but also an enduring role model inspiring countless dreamers back here on Earth. In honor of your big day, may gravity keep you grounded just enough to eat cake—but let nothing else hold you down.