Happy birthday! Chris Hadfield turns 66 today

Chris Hadfield is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed astronauts of his generation.

Popular astronaut Chris Hadfield has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Hadfield, a cultural icon

Born Chris Austin Hadfield in Sarnia on August 29, 1959, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Hadfield's not just a great astronaut, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Chris hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chris Hadfield as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Chris, you're the best!

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