centennial

The Wall Street Journal and parent Dow Jones weren’t yet in existence when the country turned 100 and had its centennial bash, in 1876.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

The first World’s Fair held in America would be happening at the same time in Philadelphia, so the city was also chosen as the site of the centennial events.

From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026

Very little came off exactly as planned, given the still-tight budget, but by the time Sullivan County celebrated its centennial in 2025, its future seemed auspicious if not guaranteed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

This year’s centennial improvements along the route “are things that are going to go into the future,” Martin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Considering that the next centennial celebration would be in the year 2035, we didn’t think Grandma would have a problem with it.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

Turkcan said millennials were born between 1979 and 1996, and centennials - the next major generation for baseball - began in 1997 and ended between four and eight years ago.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 27, 2019

Turkcan said millennials were born between 1979 and 1996, and centennials — the next major generation for baseball — began in 1997 and ended between four and eight years ago.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2019

Their centennials or bicentennials are being commemorated this year.

From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2011

Special attention was given to William Schuman and Samuel Barber, whose centennials are being celebrated this year.

From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2010

On the southern side of the street were a mix of larger apartment buildings, and at either end of the block were churches that had recently celebrated their centennials.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser