On the 100th birthday of Holocaust researcher Raul Hilberg, scholars gathered in Vienna's Brigittenau district, his birthplace. Despite his global renown, Vienna has failed to honor him with a street or plaque, drawing criticism from researchers who see it as a failure of political will and a disregard for historical remembrance.
Marilyn Monroe's poignant 1961 film 'The Misfits' is rereleased for her 100th birthday. The film, a western drama, was the last for both Monroe and Clark Gable and features Montgomery Clift in a melancholy role.
Genesis, Hyundai Motor's luxury brand, is hosting a special exhibition titled 'Manifesting Marilyn' at Genesis House New York to commemorate Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday. The exhibition, running for two months, aims to highlight Monroe's narrative of challenge and innovation.
An exhibition in London celebrates Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, featuring her final photoshoot by George Barris. The images capture a relaxed Monroe on Santa Monica beach, a stark contrast to her tragic death weeks later. The exhibition explores her image creation through artistic collaborations.
Edinburgh Zoo welcomed a male Linne's two-toed sloth, named Atty in honor of Sir David Attenborough. The birth is a significant event for the zoo and Scotland.
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message ahead of his centenary.
He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call him a national hero. David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday on May 8.
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
Taxonomists from London's Natural History Museum who named the Chilean species were inspired by the lifework of the famous broadcaster and naturalist.
The royal family commemorated what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with tributes from the King, Prince and Princess of Wales. King Charles delivered a personal video message praising his mother's devotion to public service, noting she would have been troubled by current world affairs. Plans were revealed for a bronze statue in St James's Park, sculpted by Martin Jennings, standing 3m tall and inspired by a 1955 Pietro Annigoni painting. The memorial project, designed by Lord Foster's team, includes a bust of the Queen in later years and a bronze statue of Prince Philip, with completion expected in about two years.
King Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying she would have been troubled by current affairs including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. In a video message filmed at Balmoral Castle, the King described his mother as 'constant, steadfast and wholly devoted to the people she served' and said the day should be celebrated for a 'life well-lived' rather than marking an absence. The tribute comes amid controversy over Prince Andrew's stripped titles and global economic uncertainty.
The king's moving homage came as the final master plan for the memorial for the nation's longest-serving monarch was unveiled.
The king's moving homage came as the final master plan for the memorial for the nation's longest-serving monarch was unveiled.
King Charles has marked what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday with a personal video message recalling his "darling Mama's" dedication to public service, while warning she would have been troubled by the current state of world affairs. A bronze statue depicting the late Queen in her younger years in ceremonial Order of Garter robes, sculpted by Martin Jennings, will be unveiled in St James's Park near Buckingham Palace. The memorial project, designed by architect Lord Foster's team, also includes a bust of the Queen in later years and a bronze statue of Prince Philip, with completion expected in about two years.
