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NBC Chicago
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At 100, Word War II veteran attends first prom with the help of high school students – NBC Chicago

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (23+ words) More than 80 years after high school, Ray Svejnoha a World War II veteran, recently attended his first prom - at 100 years old....

KNOE
knoe. com > 05/17/2026 > ruston-honors-mrs-lv-gray-her-100th-birthday

Ruston honors Mrs. L. V. Gray on her 100th birthday

9+ hour, 58+ min ago  (190+ words) KNOE RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Mrs. L. V. Gray was honored in Ruston, with a community celebration marking her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. During the event, Carolyn Cage, a Ruston city councilwoman, presented a formal proclamation on behalf of Mayor Ronnie…...

NPR
npr. org > 05/17/2026 > nx-s1-5822486 > san-francisco-celebrates-iconic-peace-activist-wavy-gravys-90th-birthday

San Francisco celebrates iconic peace activist Wavy Gravy's 90th birthday

12+ hour, 37+ min ago  (54+ words) The peace activist, counterculture icon and philanthropist known as Wavy Gravy turned 90, and San Francisco threw a big party. San Francisco celebrates iconic peace activist Wavy Gravy's 90th birthday The peace activist, counterculture icon and philanthropist known as Wavy Gravy turned…...

Google News
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Elkin woman celebrates her 100th birthday

7+ hour, 55+ min ago  (137+ words) A Piedmont Triad woman shared her secret to staying healthy as she celebrated her 100th birthday! Dorothy Mitchell turned 100 on May 13th, and she celebrated the milestone with her family in Elkin on Sunday. Dorothy said she's grateful to be spending her…...

KOLD
kold. com > video > 05/17/2026 > marion-county-world-war-ii-veteran-celebrates-100th-birthday

Marion County World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

15+ hour, 58+ min ago  (53+ words) KOLD Marion County World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday Man died on Lake Martin swimming to chimney rock, police say "All Roads Lead to the South" Day of Action begins in Selma 14 First Alert Streaming Show 2: 30 p. m. - 5. 17. 26...

Yahoo
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WWII veteran celebrates a century of life

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (126+ words) AOL. com WWII veteran celebrates a century of life Adam Driver breaks his silence on Lena Dunham's memoir Pete Davidson's ex Elsie Hewitt says she's parenting on her own after couple split Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just more than tripled…...

indonesiakini
indonesiakini. id > 05/17/2026 > david-attenboroughs-hidden-sorrow-the-loss-he-rarely-shares-at-100

David Attenborough's hidden sorrow: The loss he rarely shares at 100

22+ hour, 35+ min ago  (378+ words) In 1950, David Attenborough married Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel. While he became one of the most recognizable voices in television, Jane chose a more private life, dedicating herself to charitable causes and staying out of the public eye. Their marriage lasted…...

2 News Nevada
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World War II hero celebrates a major milestone

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (33+ words) | National News | 2news. com KTVN Patrick Zilliacus, one of the last living submarine veterans from the war, turned 100 today in Los Angeles....

WKRC
local12. com > news > local > cincinnati-woman-betty-volz-turns-100-celebrated-by-40-plus-descendants-and-a-lifetime-of-adventure

Cincinnati woman turns 100, celebrated by 40-plus descendants and a lifetime of adventure

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (348+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As Betty Volz turns 100, her family celebrates a milestone that spans generations " and a life defined by motion, faith and deep devotion to the people she loves. Volz turns 100 on May 17, surrounded by a large family that includes…...

WBRZ
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102-year-old World War II veteran honored by the Honorary Consul for Belgium in Louisiana

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (193+ words) BATON ROUGE " A 102-year-old World War II veteran was honored on Saturday in Baton Rouge for his service during the war." Lt. Murray Lirette received the Belgian distinction of"Ridder in de Leopoldsorde or Chevalier de l'Ordre de L'opold, otherwise…...