Happy birthday! Vint Cerf turns 82 today

Vint Cerf is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed scientists of his generation.

Popular scientist Vint Cerf has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Cerf, a cultural icon

Born Vinton Gray Cerf in New Haven on June 23, 1943, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Cerf's not just a great scientist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Vint hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vint Cerf as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Vint, you're the best!

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