On this date in 1940, Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was born in Ryan, Oklahoma. The U.S. Air Force vet, actor, martial arts expert, film producer, and entrepreneur has become a living legend of sorts and the subject of a hilarious meme involving his imaginary exploits and feats.

Did you know that he built the very hospital that he was born in? Legend has it that when little Carlos was born the only one that cried was the doctor. You just don’t slap Chuck Norris and get away with it.