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World’s Oldest Tourist? 110-Year-Old Italian Woman Visits Thailand
Isabella Pelà, a 110-year-old resident of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, traveled to Thailand in November 2024 with her grandson (photo taken in January 2025), possibly making her one of the oldest...
María Magdalena Vera Vera, Ecuadorian Supercentenarian, Dies at 110 Years Old
María Magdalena Vera Vera, a resident of Canuto, Manabí Province, Ecuador, passed away on 31 January, at the age of 110 years, 63 days. Her passing was first reported on Facebook by Ciudad al Día....
Josef Peer, Austria’s Oldest Man, Celebrates 107th Birthday
Josef Peer, the oldest living man in Austria, is celebrating his 107th birthday today in Trins, in the state of Tyrol, according to Kronen Zeitung. Peer was born in Trins on 31 January 1918, as one...
Old and famous… Or famous for being old?
Notoriety is an interesting concept. I remember once being asked by a succesful entrepreneur "What makes you interesting?" and I didn't really have anything to say as I don't consider anything that...
Grace Gatt, Malta’s Oldest Resident, Celebrates Her 109th Birthday
Grace Gatt, the oldest living resident of Malta, celebrates her 109th birthday today, 30 January, according to the Times of Malta. Gatt was born on 30 January 1916. She grew up in a large house in...
110 Years Young: The Inspiring Story of Yoshiko Takasu (髙須よし子)
Yoshiko Takasu (高須よし子), a resident of Himeji City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, was recently validated as a supercentenarian, at the age of 110 years, 222 days. Takasu was born in Himeji City, Hyōgo...
Chaco War Veteran Canuto González Britos Celebrates 109th Birthday
Canuto González Britos, a resident of San José de los Arroyos, Caaguazú Department, Paraguay, celebrated his 109th birthday on 19 January. His birthday was first reported by La Nación, and his age...
Virginia Bell, One of Virginia’s Oldest Residents, Celebrates 111th Birthday
Virginia Bell, a resident of South Hill, Virginia, is celebrating her 111th birthday today, 29 January, according to WTVR.com. Bell was born Virginia Estelle Phillips in North View, Mecklenburg...