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In some Asian countries that follow the zodiac calendar, there is a tradition of celebrating the 60th birthday. In Korea, many celebrate a traditional ceremony of Baek-il (Feast for the 100th day) and Doljanchi (child's first birthday). In Japan, people celebrate a Coming of Age Day for all those who have turned 18. In British Commonwealth ...
Scott started celebrating centenarians' happy birthdays on “Today” in 1983. [16] "Saluting people on their 100th birthday started when I got a card that read, 'My uncle is turning 100. Saluting people on their 100th birthday started when I got a card that read, 'My uncle is turning 100.
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The person whose birthday it is may make a silent wish and then blow out the candles. It is also common for the person celebrating their birthday to cut the initial piece of the cake as a newlywed couple might with a wedding cake. The birthday boy/girl traditionally gets to eat the first piece of the cake.
Feb. 29—PLATTSBURGH — North Country residents Bonnie Black, Cindy Jennett, Sara Welch Munson and Bruce Kokernot are among the 5 million people globally celebrating their Leap Year births today ...
On May 2, 2000, South Carolina governor Jim Hodges signed a bill to make King's birthday an official state holiday. South Carolina was the last state to recognize the day as a paid holiday for all state employees. Before the bill, employees could choose between celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day or one of three Confederate holidays. [24]
Queen Elizabeth II turns 96 on April 21, but that's just the first celebration. Find out why the monarch has two birthdays each year.
In 2022, Anna shared a sweet family photo to celebrate her significant other’s birthday. “Happy Birthday to the most amazing Dad! We super love you!!!” the 43-year-old captioned a photo of ...