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India's historic Ahmedabad brought together religious traditions, civic pride, and thousands of residents to mark its 615th birthday with rituals, heritage walks, and cultural performances. The annual celebration honors the city's founding while connecting young people to their roots.
A Texas teen achieved nuclear fusion just two days before his 13th birthday, potentially setting a world record. His mother's new space now helps other young innovators pursue their big dreams.
Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh publicly thanked her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill at their son's birthday celebration, calling him "an amazing father" despite their past differences. The moment of reconciliation has inspired thousands online with its message of putting children first.
Emperor Naruhito used his 66th birthday to promise continued support for disaster survivors across Japan, acknowledging that "wounds have not completely healed" even years after earthquakes struck. He's planning visits to affected regions with Empress Masako to show the nation still stands with them.
Bindi and Robert Irwin shared emotional tributes to their late father Steve Irwin on what would have been his 64th birthday. Nearly 20 years after his death, the Crocodile Hunter's legacy lives on through his children's conservation work and love for wildlife.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is celebrating his 89th birthday by providing free medical care to 10,000 Lagos residents. The week-long mission offers everything from hearing aids to heart screenings at no cost.
Daisy Myer celebrated her 16th birthday cancer-free, three years after a leukemia diagnosis that came just days after turning 13. The Pennsylvania teen's recovery completed a remarkable circle: her dad danced at Penn State THON in 2001 to raise money for kids with cancer, never knowing his own daughter would one day benefit from the same program.
The beloved nature documentarian turns 100 on May 8th, and the BBC is honoring his incredible legacy with a week of special programming. New shows and classic favorites will celebrate seven decades of bringing the natural world into our homes.
K-pop superstar J-Hope celebrated turning 32 by donating over $207,000 to children's hospitals and education programs across South Korea. The BTS member says the gifts are his way of thanking fans who supported his record-breaking solo tour.
Japan's Taiga Hasegawa secured silver in men's snowboard slopestyle at the Milano Cortina Olympics, adding to Japan's record-breaking snowboarding medal haul. China's Su Yiming claimed gold on his 22nd birthday with an impressive first-run score that held strong through the competition.
When "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams revealed a children's hospital saved his life as a baby, fans raised over $63,000 for his 25th birthday. The fundraiser turned into a powerful reminder of what fandom communities can accomplish when they unite for good.
Noah Coughlan is running through all 50 states before America's 250th birthday, spreading a message that we have more in common than what divides us. It's his fifth cross-country run in 15 years.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan celebrated his 63rd birthday weekend with his first Daytona 500 victory as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Driver Tyler Reddick delivered the win with a dramatic last-lap pass that sent the six-time NBA champion into a victory lane celebration.
A Ghanaian lawmaker turned his birthday into a community celebration by opening four major projects in one day. The Valentine's Day gifts to his constituents included a healthcare clinic, a model school, and three community centers.
NBA legend Michael Jordan celebrated his 63rd birthday weekend with his first Daytona 500 victory as co-owner of 23XI Racing. Driver Tyler Reddick delivered the win in a dramatic final lap that brought together sports icons, courtroom allies, and pure racing excitement.
Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi gave himself the ultimate birthday gift by shattering the half-marathon race walk world record by nearly a minute. The two-time world champion's achievement marks a milestone in track and field's newest event.
An 11-year-old girl with autism was rescued from a narrow ledge above icy water after Cincinnati firefighters calmed her fears by singing her favorite song. The 20-minute rescue ended with a joyful reunion that reminded first responders why they train so hard.
The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.
Logan Hayes jumped into a pond to rescue 8-months-pregnant Shedly Appolon from her submerged car on her 29th birthday. Both mom and her premature baby girl survived the terrifying ordeal.
American Airlines is celebrating its centennial with caviar, beef Wellington, and prawn cocktails inspired by the golden age of flying. The limited-time retro menu launches in March for premium passengers.
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