HAPPY BIRTHDAY Michelle LaVaugh Robinson Obama was born on January 17, 1964, and turns 55. The former First Lady was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law School. Obama made history as the first African-American First Lady. She is known for her advocacy in regards to poverty, education and a healthy lifestyle. She launched the ‘Let’s Move’ campaign in 2010 to reverse childhood obesity. She is married to 44th U.S. President, Barack Obama. They have two daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama. The writer released her memoir, Becoming, which became the best-selling book of 2018 in the U.S. Happy Birthday, Michelle Obama!