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Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

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British royals commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday

  • Apr 21

World's oldest nun celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

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World's oldest captive gorilla celebrates 69th birthday

  • Apr 13

Philly woman throws Action News‑themed party for superfan husband

  • Mar 19

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Local World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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Mother of 'Abbott Elementary' inspiration celebrates 104th birthday

BROOMALL, Pa. (WPVI) - Rosa Lee Stephens marked her 104th birthday surrounded by cheers, applause and generations of family, a celebration that reflected what she says has mattered most throughout her life: faith, community and loved ones.

  • Mar 8

Celebrities send good wishes to Petsa Schwartz for her 100th birthday

The new centenarian rang in her new century surrounded by friends and family in Las Vegas.

  • Jan 27
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Betty Reid Soskin, legendary national park ranger, dies at 104, family says

Betty Reid Soskin, best known as the oldest serving National Park Service ranger in the country, has died, her family confirmed on Sunday.

  • Dec 22, 2025

Trump touts 'Patriot Games' as part of country's 250th celebration

He said the four day athletic event would include "the greatest high school athletes, one young man and one young woman, competing from each state and territory."

  • Dec 19, 2025
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Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100: 'I'm so lucky'

Dick Van Dyke spoke with ABC News ahead of his 100th birthday to share life advice found in his new book.

  • Dec 12, 2025