Happy birthday! Noam Chomsky turns 97 today

The iconic and legendary philosopher turns 97 on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

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Noam Chomsky is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed philosophers of his generation.

Popular philosopher Noam Chomsky has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Chomsky, a cultural icon

Born Avram Noam Chomsky in Philadelphia on December 7, 1928, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Chomsky's not just a great philosopher, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Noam hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Noam Chomsky as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Noam, you're the best!

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