centenary

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Bournemouth University plans to hold a special centenary event on their campus at 15:00 GMT on Monday to mark the occasion, with speakers from the world of television.

From BBC

King Charles has been kept informed of the plans and consulted on the developments, with the final design to be made public in April 2026 to coincide with the centenary of the late Queen's birth.

From BBC

Mahathir has suffered health problems in recent years and was previously hospitalised for fatigue after a picnic celebration for his centenary in July.

From Barron's

But the movement wasn’t officially founded until 1924, with the publication of André Breton’s “Manifesto of Surrealism,” whose centenary is still being fêted worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, as it celebrates its centenary, staff have been looking back on the company's role in developing a treatment for a rare degenerative condition affecting young boys – a story retold in a Hollywood film.

From BBC