National Centenarian’s Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about supercentenarians

The 22nd of September is observed annually as National Centenarian’s Day. It is a day dedicated to celebrating and honoring people who have attained a size 100. The day was initially designated as a time to celebrate the rich history and shared wisdom of centenarians. Listening to their life stories is always awe-inspiring, and this day should be treasured by all in order to honor those among us who have lived a century.

The background of National Centenarian’s Day

Population and life expectancy have increased over time, resulting in a rise in the number of individuals who reach the age of 100. The United Nations reports that there are presently over 570,000 centenarians in the world. According to a 1998 demographic survey, Japan is projected to have 272,000 centenarians by 2050, although other sources indicate the figure could be significantly higher.

National Centenarian’s Day is a day to honor and celebrate those among us who have lived a century and to learn from their wisdom, pleasures, and perspective on life as a whole. These invaluable members of society have lived through the Great Depression, two world wars, the advent of the talking picture, the golden age of radio, the invention of television, the advent of air travel, the exploration of space, and the digital revolution — all in the span of a single lifetime.

Many cultures bestow honors on those who reach this age, and some nations provide gifts. News articles frequently feature centenarians and emphasize the fact that they are over 100 years old. These reports provide cultural historians and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of how the rest of society perceives the elderly.

All throughout history, centenarians will be present, and the memories of their lives will continue to carry on as they are passed down.

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5 SUPERCENTENARIANS FACTS

A supercentenarian is an individual who has attained 110 years of age.

Approximately one in 1,000 individuals reach this age.

There are estimated to be between 300 and 450 supercentenarians alive in the globe.

The first verified supercentenarian in human history was Dutchman Geert Adriaans Boomgaard who lived from 1788 to 1899.

The United States has the most supercentenarians in total.

NATIONAL CENTENARIAN’S DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	September 22	Friday
2024	September 22	Sunday
2025	September 22	Monday
2026	September 22	Tuesday
2027	September 22	Wednesday