Happy birthday! Julian Assange turns 54 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 54 on Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025.

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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is celebrating his 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Julian Assange has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Assange, a cultural icon

Born Julian Paul Assange in Townsville on July 3, 1971, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Assange'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 Julian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Julian Assange as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Julian, you're the best!

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