birthday

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The event designed to simultaneously celebrate his 80th birthday and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary will take place in a massive octagon-shaped structure that has been erected on the South Lawn of the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

One particular bright spot: merchandise commemorating the 250th birthday of America and other heritage items that flew off Cracker Barrel store shelves faster than expected, including U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Michael Wright had been due to head off to the States for a dream 30th birthday trip with his brother and had tickets for Scotland's group stage games against Haiti and Morocco.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She sent belated birthday cards and random newspaper clippings about people Janet didn’t know.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith