Happy birthday! Martha MacCallum turns 61 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 61 on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Martha MacCallum is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-television host Martha MacCallum (America's Newsroom, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

MacCallum, a cultural icon

Born in Buffalo on January 31, 1965, Martha MacCallum's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. MacCallum's not just a great journalist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Martha hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Martha MacCallum as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Martha, you're the best!

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