Sunday, May 19, is President Hồ Chí Minh’s 134th birthday. In the heart of Hà Nội, you'll find the capital city's most important legacy. The home of President Hồ Chí Minh. This is where Uncle Hồ lived and worked in the last 15 years of his life between 1954 and 1969. The site is a tourist magnet, where international friends can learn about Vietnamese history.