Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on July 18, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Roald Hoffmann! May your day be filled with reactions that are spontaneous, mechanisms that are elegant, and celebrations as vibrant as your groundbreaking insights into chemistry. Your Nobel Prize-winning work continues to inspire chemists worldwide—proving once again that the best catalysts for success are curiosity and creativity.

From unraveling complex reaction pathways to co-hosting "The World of Chemistry," you've brilliantly bridged science and storytelling. Thanks for making chemistry accessible (and even entertaining!) to generations of students. Here's hoping this birthday brings you laughter, joy, and perhaps a cake that's stable enough not to undergo any unexpected rearrangements!