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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obasanjo hails Ogun monarch Oba Sodeinde on his 100th birthday

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo celebrated the 100th birthday of Oba Olufemi Sodeinde, honoring his contribution to the community and recognizing his life's achievements.

Mar 1 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man dies on his 100th birthday in RS: 'He didn't smoke and drank in moderation,' says son

Ottmar Schreiner passed away at home on his 100th birthday, remembered for his healthy lifestyle and community ties.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mirtha, the time traveler heading towards 100

Mirtha Legrand, an iconic Argentine television personality, is about to celebrate her 100th birthday after a remarkable career spanning nearly six decades.

Feb 22 • 03:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beloved film star died of tragic drug overdose with money left to dogs

Kenneth Williams, the beloved Carry On film star, died from a drug overdose in 1988, with tributes commemorating his impact on British comedy on what would have been his 100th birthday.

Feb 21 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

David Attenborough is about to turn 100. What is the secret to the naturalist's long life?

David Attenborough's upcoming 100th birthday will be celebrated with three special BBC programs showcasing his work as a nature explorer and documentary filmmaker.

Feb 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

For his 100th birthday, Hungarian György Kurtag composes a new opera, Die Stechardin

Hungarian composer György Kurtag celebrates his 100th birthday by premiering his second opera, Die Stechardin, amidst various celebrations and concerts in Budapest.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

David Attenborough to celebrate 100th birthday with three new BBC shows and Albert Hall bash

David Attenborough will celebrate his 100th birthday with a week-long series of celebrations on BBC, including new shows and a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Feb 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Composer György Kurtág is 100 years old

The article celebrates the 100th birthday of renowned composer György Kurtág.

Feb 18 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Composer György Kurtág turns 100: The Smile of the Player

Composer György Kurtág, renowned for his significant contributions to music, celebrates his 100th birthday with reflections on his life's work and a visit to Budapest.

Feb 18 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

ARCHIVE TREASURES | Remember Lia Laats on her 100th birthday

This article commemorates the 100th birthday of actress Lia Laats with a look back at her career and contributions to Estonian theater and film.

Feb 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Seeds of Hope

This article celebrates the 100th birthday of Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz, reflecting on his life, hardships during the Spanish Civil War, and his significant contributions.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler: A Symbol of Hellenism and European Thought

Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler, a prominent figure in international historical science and renowned Byzantine scholar, passed away shortly before her 100th birthday, leaving a significant intellectual legacy.

Feb 16 • 20:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Verner Panton: "The Ordinary Bored Him"

A conversation with Carin Panton as she reflects on her father, designer Verner Panton, in celebration of his 100th birthday and his lasting influence on design.

Feb 16 • 09:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Margot, the older sister of Anne Frank, comes out of the shadows on her centenary

Margot Frank, the older sister of Anne Frank, gains recognition as she marks her 100th birthday amid remembrances of the Holocaust.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Verner Panton on His 100th Birthday: With Him Came Pop and Plastic into the Home

Verner Panton, a renowned Danish designer, is celebrated on his 100th birthday for his iconic contributions to 20th-century design, particularly the famous Panton chair.

Feb 13 • 18:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dick Van Dyke announced dead weeks after 100th birthday in awful on-air blunder

A live radio blunder mistakenly declared Dick Van Dyke dead, creating an awkward moment as hosts corrected the error during the broadcast.

Feb 12 • 10:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz turns 100: "You can be very conservative, but nobody likes to have children torn from their mothers"

Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz, a historian and the first director of the Instituto Cervantes, celebrates his 100th birthday, reflecting on his life of exiles and the rise of far-right movements.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Commemorative Queen Elizabeth coin slammed as portrait is likened to ‘Mrs Doubtfire’

A commemorative coin released for Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday has faced backlash over its unflattering portrait that some have compared to the character Mrs. Doubtfire.

Feb 7 • 15:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Collectors snap up commemorative QEII coins mocked online

The Royal Australian Mint's commemorative coins marking Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday have faced online criticism over their portrait but have quickly sold out.

Feb 7 • 03:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

In the heart of Athens, the iconic work 'Aeolian' in collaboration with the Takis Foundation

The Municipality of Athens, in cooperation with the Takis Foundation, unveils an iconic artwork by the renowned sculptor Takis in a bustling city area to celebrate the artist's 100th birthday.

Feb 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Culture presents the 'Acción Portabella' program to commemorate the centenary of filmmaker Pere Portabella

The 'Acción Portabella' program is launched to celebrate filmmaker Pere Portabella's upcoming 100th birthday, marking the start of the Año Portabella.

Jan 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Land of Prussia in Search of the Soul

The article pays tribute to Wolf Jobst Siedler on his 100th birthday, exploring his contributions to the historiography of Prussia and his reflections on its beauty amid neglect.

Jan 15 • 11:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Giannis Vogiatzi for his 100th birthday: I have energy for life, it is my reaction to the passage of time

Actor Giannis Vogiatzi, celebrating his 100th birthday, shares his outlook on life and vitality, emphasizing that his energy is his response to aging.

Jan 5 • 08:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

W. Michael Blumenthal at 100: A Returnee to the Land of His Childhood

W. Michael Blumenthal, the founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, reflects on his century-long life filled with adventures and contributions, celebrating his 100th birthday.

Jan 3 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Michael Blumenthal turns 100: The man who made the Jewish Museum Berlin great

Michael Blumenthal, founding director of the Jewish Museum Berlin, celebrates his 100th birthday while being recognized for his significant contributions to the museum and his historical flight from Nazis to the U.S.

Jan 3 • 09:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Giannis Vogiatzis: The unpublished photo from the past on the occasion of his 100th birthday

Giannis Vogiatzis turned 100 years old, and Studio Kleisthenes celebrated him with a social media post featuring an unpublished photo from his past.

Jan 2 • 21:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Giannis Voyiatzis turns 100 – The touching tribute from Finos Film

Giannis Voyiatzis, a beloved actor of Greek cinema, celebrates his 100th birthday today with a special tribute from Finos Film.

Jan 2 • 17:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Giannis Vogiatzis celebrates a century of life

Giannis Vogiatzis marks his 100th birthday with celebrations and reflections on his life.

Jan 2 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Giannis Voyiatzis turns 100 years old, the post from Finos Film

Giannis Voyiatzis celebrates his 100th birthday today, as acknowledged in a social media post by Finos Film.

Jan 2 • 14:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Queen Elizabeth's life celebrated with new £5 coin from the Royal Mint

In honor of what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday in 2026, the Royal Mint has introduced a new £5 coin to celebrate her legacy.

Jan 2 • 10:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Leon Weintraub's Message: Xenophobia Must Not Be Encouraged

As Holocaust survivor Leon Weintraub approaches his 100th birthday, he continues to share his story and expresses growing concern about the rise of far-right parties, warning figures like Friedrich Merz against promoting xenophobia.

Dec 31 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

An exhibition at the Palace of Las Dueñas in Seville will commemorate the centenary of the birth of Cayetana de Alba

An exhibition titled 'Cayetana. Grande de España' at the Palace of Las Dueñas in Seville will celebrate the 100th birthday of Cayetana de Alba, featuring over 200 pieces curated by her daughter, Eugenia Martínez de Irujo.

Dec 30 • 01:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

100th Birthday of Hildegard Knef: The Models Are Among Us

This article commemorates Hildegard Knef's 100th birthday by reflecting on her rise to fame and the previously unpublished photographs captured by Walter Sanders after the war.

Dec 28 • 12:17 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Hildegard Knef 100th Birthday: The Smoky Voice Lets Red Roses Rain

On December 28, Hildegard Knef would have celebrated her 100th birthday, reflecting on her legacy as a self-determined artist who reshaped perceptions of Germany after 1945.

Dec 27 • 18:07 UTC

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