TODAY Celebrates 100th And 109th Birthdays
People celebrating their 100th and 109th birthdays are being recognized in a special birthday feature associated with NBC’s TODAY show on Friday, October 9, 2026. Reaching 100 years old is a remarkable milestone, marking a century of personal memories, historical change and experiences spanning generations. Celebrating a 109th birthday is even rarer, recognizing someone who has lived through more than a century of change in American society and around the world.
A Century Of Life And Memories
A 100th birthday represents an opportunity to reflect on a lifetime that has spanned major changes in technology, culture, transportation and everyday life. Someone born in 1926 would have experienced the Great Depression, World War II, the arrival of television in American homes and the rise of the internet. Someone turning 109 on October 9, 2026, would have been born in 1917, placing their early years during World War I and their lifetime across more than a century of world history.
Celebrating Life’s Milestones
Birthday tributes recognizing centenarians offer families and communities an opportunity to honor older adults and the experiences they carry. These celebrations can also connect younger generations with people whose lives provide a firsthand perspective on historical events and changing social norms. The October 9 feature highlights the significance of celebrating people who have reached extraordinary ages and recognizing the personal stories behind these milestones.
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