January 17th, 2011
12:11 PM ET
12 years ago
First lady's 47 candles
WASHINGTON (CNN) - Any plans the first lady has to celebrate her birthday today will have to wait. Since her 47th birthday falls on Martin Luther King, Jr. day this year, Michelle Obama is participating in a community service project with President Obama and her daughters to celebrate MLK Day of Service.
The Obamas marked the national holiday by attending a Sunday service at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. The congregation sang happy birthday to the first lady and others at one point during the two-hour service.
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Happy 47th Birthday Madam First Lady. Enjoy your day of service and God bless you!
Michelle, youre a class act. Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday madam first lady, I appreciate the drive and dedication you've shown to put Americas future on a healthy past to recovery, I hope you don't wither your intentions because I have some family members that will benefit mightily from your health fitness program.
Nice to share a birthday month with a wonderful First Lady!! Happy Birthday Mrs. Obama and may you be blessed with many more!
All the best on your special day Michelle, and in many. many years ahead!
Happy Birthday FLOTUS!!!