The former president of America Barack Obama is turning 57 today.
He became the first African-American president of the U.S. to the joy and chagrin of many, none of whom can deny that his election was a historic moment, not only in America but the world over.
Over his tenure, Obama had the ups and downs just like many presidents, but he had moments where he won the hearts of people across the world.
Scroll through to sample some of the awesome moments: