<strong>Prince Philip, born 1921:</strong> Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F05%2F04%2Feurope%2Fprince-philip-queen-elizabeth-buckingham-palace%2F">step down from public life</a>, Buckingham Palace announced. The husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, may continue to appear at public events.
Prince Philip, born 1921: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is to step down from public life, Buckingham Palace announced. The husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, may continue to appear at public events.
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<strong>Queen Elizabeth II, born 1926: </strong>The Queen has gradually scaled back her public appearances in recent years but continues to carry out her duties, supported by other members of the royal family.
Queen Elizabeth II, born 1926: The Queen has gradually scaled back her public appearances in recent years but continues to carry out her duties, supported by other members of the royal family.
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<strong>Carmen Herrera, born 1915: </strong>Cuban-American artist Herrera is an abstract minimalist painter. Now over 100 years old, Herrera says she's still bursting with ideas she wants to put on canvas.
Carmen Herrera, born 1915: Cuban-American artist Herrera is an abstract minimalist painter. Now over 100 years old, Herrera says she's still bursting with ideas she wants to put on canvas.
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<strong>Bob Barker, born 1923:</strong> Barker presented the longest-running game show in television history, "The Price is Right." He was honored with a week of shows in December 2013 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
Bob Barker, born 1923: Barker presented the longest-running game show in television history, "The Price is Right." He was honored with a week of shows in December 2013 to celebrate his 90th birthday.
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<strong>Betty White, born 1922:</strong> American actress White has been on screen for nearly 80 years. White is a seven-time Emmy winner who also boasts a Grammy and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2012, she hosted and produced "Betty White's Off Their Rockers," a hidden camera show in which senior citizens play pranks on unsuspecting youngsters.
Betty White, born 1922: American actress White has been on screen for nearly 80 years. White is a seven-time Emmy winner who also boasts a Grammy and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2012, she hosted and produced "Betty White's Off Their Rockers," a hidden camera show in which senior citizens play pranks on unsuspecting youngsters.
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<strong>George H.W. Bush, born 1924: </strong>Bush was the 41st president of the United States, from 1989 to 1993. The Texas native and football fan rebounded from a case of pneumonia and joined his wife, Barbara Bush, for the coin toss at the Super Bowl in 2017.
George H.W. Bush, born 1924: Bush was the 41st president of the United States, from 1989 to 1993. The Texas native and football fan rebounded from a case of pneumonia and joined his wife, Barbara Bush, for the coin toss at the Super Bowl in 2017.
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<strong>Stan Lee, born 1922: </strong>American comic book author Lee championed close collaboration between comic book writers and artists. The collaborative approach was known as the "Marvel Method." In 2011, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Stan Lee, born 1922: American comic book author Lee championed close collaboration between comic book writers and artists. The collaborative approach was known as the "Marvel Method." In 2011, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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<strong>Jimmy Carter, born 1924: </strong>Since leaving office in 1981, President Carter has stayed busy working to eradicate Guinea worm disease through his foundation, lecturing as an emeritus professor at Emory University and teaching Bible study most Sundays in Plains, Georgia. The 39th commander in chief overcame a diagnosis of metastatic cancer in 2016. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, continue to travel to Nepal for an annual mission for Habitat for Humanity.
Jimmy Carter, born 1924: Since leaving office in 1981, President Carter has stayed busy working to eradicate Guinea worm disease through his foundation, lecturing as an emeritus professor at Emory University and teaching Bible study most Sundays in Plains, Georgia. The 39th commander in chief overcame a diagnosis of metastatic cancer in 2016. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, continue to travel to Nepal for an annual mission for Habitat for Humanity.
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<strong>Iris Apfel, born 1921:</strong> Famed fashion designer Apfel reached the peak of her fame over a decade after her retirement. She's known for her iconic look -- specifically her oversize round sunglasses. As a young designer, Apfel worked on restoration and design projects in the White House for nine presidents. Now, Apfel continues her work with clothing lines, museum exhibits and consulting jobs around the world.
Iris Apfel, born 1921: Famed fashion designer Apfel reached the peak of her fame over a decade after her retirement. She's known for her iconic look -- specifically her oversize round sunglasses. As a young designer, Apfel worked on restoration and design projects in the White House for nine presidents. Now, Apfel continues her work with clothing lines, museum exhibits and consulting jobs around the world.
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<strong>David Attenborough, born 1926:</strong> The well-known radio broadcaster and television host's career is documented in both black and white as well as color film. He is credited with introducing color TV to Britain in 1969. After 40 years with the BBC Natural History Unit, Attenborough continues to work on widely known projects such as the epic multipart series "Life."
David Attenborough, born 1926: The well-known radio broadcaster and television host's career is documented in both black and white as well as color film. He is credited with introducing color TV to Britain in 1969. After 40 years with the BBC Natural History Unit, Attenborough continues to work on widely known projects such as the epic multipart series "Life."
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<strong>Angela Lansbury, born 1925:</strong> With over 100 film and television appearances, British actress Lansbury, left, has showed no signs of stopping. The original voice of Mrs. Potts from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Lansbury has been awarded four Tony Awards and received several other nominations.
Angela Lansbury, born 1925: With over 100 film and television appearances, British actress Lansbury, left, has showed no signs of stopping. The original voice of Mrs. Potts from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Lansbury has been awarded four Tony Awards and received several other nominations.
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<strong>Pierre Cardin, born 1922:</strong> The Italian-born fashion designer is known for his avant-garde designs. His use of geometric shapes and patterns sparked the Space Age movement in the fashion world. He continues to work well into his 90s, turning his creative expression to cars, hotels and restaurants.
Pierre Cardin, born 1922: The Italian-born fashion designer is known for his avant-garde designs. His use of geometric shapes and patterns sparked the Space Age movement in the fashion world. He continues to work well into his 90s, turning his creative expression to cars, hotels and restaurants.
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<strong>Cicely Tyson, born 1924:</strong> The American actress' career spans nearly 70 years. Early on, the New York native appeared on the soap opera "The Guiding Light" and in "Roots." Tyson has appeared in multiple Tyler Perry films and in a music video with young artist Willow Smith, and she received praise for her 2011 role in "The Help."
Cicely Tyson, born 1924: The American actress' career spans nearly 70 years. Early on, the New York native appeared on the soap opera "The Guiding Light" and in "Roots." Tyson has appeared in multiple Tyler Perry films and in a music video with young artist Willow Smith, and she received praise for her 2011 role in "The Help."
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<strong>Henry Kissinger, born 1923: </strong>Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger, he was the first person to serve as both national security adviser (1969-75) and secretary of state (1973-77).
Henry Kissinger, born 1923: Born Heinz Alfred Kissinger, he was the first person to serve as both national security adviser (1969-75) and secretary of state (1973-77).
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<strong>Mel Brooks, born 1926:</strong> The American comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter is best known for comedic farces such as "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and "Spaceballs."
Mel Brooks, born 1926: The American comedian, actor, director, producer, playwright and screenwriter is best known for comedic farces such as "The Producers," "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and "Spaceballs."
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