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

America’s mood wasn’t much happier at the bicentennial—or the 1876 centennial for that matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 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

The collection of centennial quarters Toby’s mom had given him before she split.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

It’s one of several Los Angeles landmarks celebrating their centennials this year, a reflection of how rapidly L.A. was growing in the early 1920s.

From New York Times ● Aug. 25, 2023

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

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