Happy birthday! Jean Chrétien turns 92 today

Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is celebrating his 92nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Jean Chrétien has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 92nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chrétien, a cultural icon

Born Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien in Shawinigan on January 11, 1934, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Chrétien'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 Jean hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jean Chrétien as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 92.

Happy Birthday, Jean, you're the best!

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