Michelle Obama’s Birthday Timeline

2018

Memoir published

Obama's book "Becoming" told the story of her Chicago roots as well as her time in the White House. The memoir sold over 1.4 million copies in its first week.

2017

White House exit speech

A quote: "Being your first lady has been the greatest honor of my life and I hope I've made you proud."

2016

Vogue cover

She appeared on the cover of Vogue for the third time and once again won praise for her timeless sense of style.

2011

Helping veterans

Obama co-founded the Joining Forces program to expand educational and employment options for veterans.

2009

Historic moment

Obama became the first African-American first lady — and only the third with a postgraduate degree.