Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on March 19, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Mario Monti! From steering Italy through stormy seas after the colorful Berlusconi era to calmly navigating economic turbulence with your trademark seriousness—your brief yet impactful tenure remains unforgettable. Who else could make austerity measures look so effortlessly chic?

Though politics can be chaotic (especially following Silvio's lively reign), you brought stability and dignity back into fashion. Today we celebrate not just another year older—but wiser, calmer, and eternally unflappable in a world that often feels like an Italian opera gone wild.

Here's wishing you laughter-filled days ahead—and may your birthday cake budget never require fiscal tightening!