Ruth Bader Ginsburg's 87th Birthday Celebrated By Fans

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Today is U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 87th birthday, and thousands of people celebrated with her on Twitter. Ginsburg has given us some of the most inspirational quotes and pieces of advice over the years, most prominently speaking out on feminism and abortion rights. It’s no wonder this badass, who also just beat cancer for the fourth time, has been dubbed Notorious RBG.

RBG’s many adoring fans, who have not only inked her face on their bodies but have outwardly supported her and her work on the Supreme Court, have been posting pictures, memes, GIFs (including ones of her incredible workout), and a whole host of inspirational words today. Ginsburg has been gathering these fans since being appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by former President Bill Clinton.

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Ginsburge has been taking a stand for women for pretty much her whole life, which we got to see in the 2018 documentary RBG and the 2019 film On the Basis of Sex. These films show the audience how much she has persisted through the years to get to where she is today, including entering Harvard as one of just nine women in a class of 500 men and becoming the first woman to ever join the Harvard Law Review. She also helped care for her husband, Martin, who had testicular cancer at the time, and their toddler — all while putting herself through law school.

She is, without a doubt, an inspiration to women everywhere and deserves to enjoy her birthday accordingly today. To celebrate her big day with her, we found some of our favorite birthday messages from Twitter. Some are inspiring and some made us laugh, but they all honor Ginsberg for the icon that she is.

Some people shared how inspiring RBG is.

Happy Birthday to #RuthBaderGinsburg who has dedicated her life to creating a more equal and just world for us all, one step at a time. (p.s. this quote has been on display in my house since January because every month is national women's month in this house) #NotoriousRBG pic.twitter.com/ppQLuaqgs1
— Victoria Ramos (@VictoriaRamos17) March 15, 2020

“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
Happy birthday Justice #RuthBaderGinsburg - thank you for dedicating your life to fighting for justice ⚖️. I wish you a long and healthy life #NotoriousRBG #RBG 💙
— May misses her Leila 🌈💔 (@TheMaySaif) March 15, 2020

Wishing #RuthBaderGinsburg a happiest of birthdays. Few people have had the lasting impact @scotusginsburg has had on upholding the rights of all people. We are better because of you! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/mxzJBkCGy8
— #SocialDistancing & #Handwashing Saves Lives (@Random_Neuro123) March 15, 2020

It's my girl #RuthBaderGinsburg 's Birthday!! Stay healthy and safe RBG! I preach to my students daily her amazingness! pic.twitter.com/a7VZd4er2z
— Shannon DeSantis Gile (@gileslibrarian) March 15, 2020

Happy 87th birthday to #ruthbaderginsburg. A heroine for all time. Women’s rights are human rights. pic.twitter.com/4PYkWA7Uck
— Beth Sedgwick (@sedgwick_beth) March 14, 2020

Some people sent her funny messages.

Happy birthday to my kween #RuthBaderGinsburg pic.twitter.com/3LMCr31x3b
— Zachary Erickson (@Zachary_JE) March 15, 2020

A national treasure #RuthBaderGinsburg is 87 years old today! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/zsRezfJ5WM
— Dreamboatannie9 (@DreamboatAnn9) March 15, 2020

This person even made her a cake!

So this happened while I am #SocialDistancingNow 👇

I had some free time at home😀 so in honor of #RBG's 87th Bday 🥳 today I made a cake!

🎉Wishing you all health & happiness in the world #RuthBaderGinsburg! 🎉#RBGBakeaCake #SocialDistance @Chicago_Reader pic.twitter.com/YIoI7KD75r
— Persist List (@PersistList) March 15, 2020

And of course some people took the opportunity to remind everyone to wash their hands and stay away from RBG during this coronavirus outbreak.

Its #RuthBaderGinsburg birthday. I hope she has a wonderful birthday and is in a bubble far, far away from people.

Stay safe, we need you! #keeprbgsafe #coronavirus
— Tracie #resists Ⓥ 🐘 (@TDEMomof3) March 15, 2020

For the sake of #RuthBaderGinsburg and her birthday, please take #socialdistancing seriously. Happy birthday Justice Ginsburg!
— Heather Mellet 📣 (@HeatherMellet) March 15, 2020

Today I shall be dedicating my 20+ second hand washing Happy Birthday’s to the one and only #RuthBaderGinsburg 💐🎂. #COVIDー19 #RBG pic.twitter.com/pOmlcgxoFv
— Rose Yavneh Taylor (@anthroRo) March 15, 2020

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