Happy birthday! Robert Ménard turns 73 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary journalist turns 73 on Monday, Jul. 6, 2026.

Reporters Without Borders founder Robert Ménard is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.

Popular journalist Robert Ménard has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ménard, a cultural icon

Born in Oran on July 6, 1953, Robert Ménard's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Ménard'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 Robert hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Robert Ménard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Robert, you're the best!

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