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Michelle Obama Posted This Heartfelt Tribute to Barack for His 56th Birthday, and Others Immediately Joined Her

It didn't take long for #ObamaDay to start trending.

On this day 56 years ago, one of the country's greatest presidents was welcomed into the world. 

To celebrate the joyous birthday of Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, posted a heartfelt message to the "phenonomenal guy" she married. 

  • 'Another year older, but the same phenomenal guy I married nearly 25 years ago. Happy birthday, @BarackObama – we love you so much!'

  • Others quickly followed Michelle's lead and posted their best Obama tributes

  • Bill Clinton even made fun of his balloon moment at the DNC in his birthday message

  • Politicians, celebs, and regular folks all took part in wishing #44 a happy 56th

  • Soon #Obamaday started trending on Twitter

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