Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on October 05, 1959)

Happy Birthday, Maya Ying Lin! From designing the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial at just 21—making most of us feel like underachievers—to continually inspiring awe with your thoughtful and powerful creations, you've truly set the bar high. Your ability to blend art and architecture into meaningful experiences is nothing short of legendary.

Here's wishing you another year filled with groundbreaking designs, artistic triumphs, and perhaps a little downtime to sketch something whimsical (or nap—we won't judge). May your creativity continue flowing as gracefully as ever. Cheers to you for making history look effortlessly cool—one masterpiece at a time!