Happy birthday! Glenn Greenwald turns 59 today

Glenn Greenwald is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist-author Glenn Greenwald has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Greenwald, a cultural icon

Born Glenn Edward Greenwald in New York on March 6, 1967, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Greenwald's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Glenn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Glenn Greenwald as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Glenn, you're the best!

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