Happy birthday! Lula turns 79 today

By Lori Macatee
Brasília
Last updated on October 27, 2024

The iconic and legendary political figure turns 79 on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

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Former Brazilian President Lula is celebrating his 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Lula has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lula, a cultural icon

Born Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Caetés on October 27, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Brazilian history. Lula's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lula hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lula as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Lula, you're the best!