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World's oldest living person celebrates 117th birthday

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World War II Navy veteran celebrates his 100th birthday

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

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Philabundance volunteers pack birthday boxes in South Philadelphia

  • May 5

World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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Nation's oldest TSA officer honored with 90th birthday celebration

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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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Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

  • Apr 13

Bustleton woman throws Action News‑themed party for superfan husband

Guests sang the Action News theme when Michael walked in. Sarah even made face cutouts of anchors and reporters.

  • Mar 19

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