All articles tagged with #centennial
Mel Brooks, the Brooklyn-born icon behind The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, celebrates his 100th birthday while remaining active in comedy; AFI named Blazing Saddles the funniest film of all time, and Brooks is donating thousands of his papers to the National Comedy Center while continuing to entertain audiences with his timeless wit.
Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday, tracing a career from Brooklyn-born WWII veteran to comedy legend known for The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and the 2000 Year Old Man with Carl Reiner; he recently donated thousands of archives to the National Comedy Center.
More than 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans (1,037) gathered beneath her statue in Palm Springs to dress as the icon for her 100th birthday, setting a Guinness World Record and underscoring the city’s deep connection to her Hollywood legacy.
Portland police identified 43-year-old David Livingston as the man shot and killed in Southeast Portland's Centennial neighborhood early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around 3:10 a.m. on SE Stark Street between 146th and 148th Avenues; Livingston was found with gunshot injuries and died at a hospital; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by gunshot. No suspect has been named, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at 503-823-0479, reference case 26-149773.
NPR marks Miles Davis's centennial by tracing his lifelong reinvention—from bebop with Charlie Parker to cool jazz on Kind of Blue, through modal explorations and fusion like Bitches Brew—and points listeners to a network of NPR and local station tributes that underscore his enduring influence.
To mark Miles Davis's 100th birthday, a range of musicians—from Chuck D to Carlos Santana—reflect on his restless reinvention across eras (bebop, Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew) and his enduring influence, shaping improvisation beyond jazz and cementing him as a global icon; the piece also notes Kind of Blue as the top-selling jazz record and highlights a centennial exhibit, Miles Davis: A Century of Cool.
American Airlines is launching centennial-themed trading cards that pilots will start handing out in May, with four current fleet cards (A321neo, 737-800, 777-300ER, 787-9P) plus three special-edition aircraft (DC-3, 707-123, MD-80). Each card includes an aircraft image, specs, diagrams and historical registrations; more than seven million cards will be printed for the summer and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with centennial-themed inflight dining. Preorders begin February 9, with menu debuts in March for international and transcontinental Flagship First/Business, and in April for domestic First Class. Dishes draw from 1920s flavors—Beef Wellington, Waldorf salad, caviar blinis, deviled eggs, and more—offering modern takes on the decade's dining. The celebration also includes a centennial livery, a dedicated site, and commemorative merchandise planned throughout 2026.
Protesters gathered for about three hours outside the Centennial ICE office, organized by Colorado's General Strike chapter, calling for justice for Renee Good and ICE abolition nationwide; authorities protected First Amendment rights and ICE did not immediately respond.
Institutes of Religion, a program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, having grown from a single location in Idaho to over 2,700 worldwide, with record numbers of young adults participating and emphasizing community, scripture study, and faith in Jesus Christ.
American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026 with special branding, aircraft liveries, merchandise, and customer experiences, highlighting its history of innovation and global connectivity.
American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026 with special branding, aircraft liveries, merchandise, and customer experiences, highlighting its rich history and ongoing innovation in the airline industry.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its 100th anniversary in South America in 2025 with events including concerts, cultural activities, humanitarian service, and the dedication of two new temples, highlighting its growth from 600,000 members in 1925 to 4.4 million today, and emphasizing faith, service, and community contributions.
The Radio City Rockettes, a legendary dance troupe founded in 1925 and celebrating their 100th anniversary, have become an iconic symbol of American holiday entertainment, known for their precision high kicks and performances at events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Over the years, they have faced strikes, campaigns to save Radio City Music Hall, and disputes with Disney, while also setting records and performing at major events. Their history is celebrated with a special exhibit at the Museum of Broadway.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced their 2025-26 season promotional schedule celebrating their 100th anniversary with themed chapters, special game nights, alumni appearances, and exclusive giveaways, including bobbleheads of legendary players, to honor their rich hockey legacy.