centenary
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A racing car famous for breaking the land speed record has returned to Carmarthenshire to mark its centenary.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The district, leaning hard into Route 66’s centenary this year, is marked by five Muffler Men, 20-plus-foot-tall fiberglass statues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Highlights include a celebration of Miles Davis's centenary and reflections on Benjamin Britten, marking the 50th anniversary of his death.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in central Los Angeles.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
A recent centenary conference and festival devoted to him in modern Hungary simply described him, correctly, as 'European'.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing centenary
Perfect Ten: Dec, Cent, Mille
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