centenary

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Lufthansa, celebrating the centenary of its maiden flight next month, announced its highest-ever annual revenue of €39.6 billion for 2025 last week, beating analyst expectations, as it raised its dividend and lifted 2026 financial guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The Jesus Christ tower is scheduled to be blessed on June 10 after the dismantling of the scaffolding to coincide with the centenary of Gaudi's death.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

When the structure is completed and the scaffolding dismantled, the tower will be blessed on June 10 to coincide with the centenary of the death of Gaudi, whose body lies in the basilica's crypt.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

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 • Jan. 22, 2026

A recent centenary conference and festival devoted to him in modern Hungary simply described him, correctly, as 'European'.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall