Happy birthday! Dick Cheney turns 85 today

The iconic and legendary politician turns 85 on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

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Former Vice President of the United States Dick Cheney is celebrating his 85th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Dick Cheney has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 85th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cheney, a cultural icon

Born in Lincoln on January 30, 1941, Dick Cheney's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Cheney's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dick Cheney as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 85.

Happy Birthday, Dick, you're the best!

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