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Sir David Attenborough Celebrates 100th Birthday Amidst Tributes

Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough marked his 100th birthday, receiving widespread greetings and tributes from around the world, including an event at the Royal Albert Hall. He expressed being 'completely overwhelmed' by the well wishes.

7 May, 11:09 — 7 May, 23:52
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BBCHigh8h ago

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.

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FTVery High7h ago

David Attenborough: nature’s great communicator

At 100, his work should inspire a new generation of scientific truth-tellers

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The GuardianMostly Factual27m ago

‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough said he had been “completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings” for his centenary on Friday and thanked wellwishers “most sincerely”. The naturalist said he had hoped to celebrate his 100th birthday quietly. Instead, the milestone will be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall broadcast on BBC One, featuring music from his programmes as well as stories...

By Jonathan Watts and Ajit Niranjan

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The IndependentMostly Factual13h ago

New species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

The wasp, named Attenboroughnculus tau, is both a new species and genus

By Bryony Gooch

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rnzHigh1h ago

Wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday

A tiny brown insect from Chile is the naturalist and broadcaster's newest namesake.

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the-journal4h ago

David Attenborough says he was ‘completely overwhelmed’ by birthday greetings

The milestone will also be marked with a live event at the Royal Albert Hall.

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tmzMixed4h ago

Rare Meet-Up of Janet & La Toya Jackson for Janet's 60th Birthday, See Pics

La Toya Jackson was showing Janet some sisterly love for her upcoming 60th birthday ... sharing some shots from a sweet celebration on Instagram. On Thursday, La Toya posted a montage of photos and video from the outdoor bash ... including a rare…

By TMZ Staff

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Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 7 May, 11:09Full coverage: 16 · 13hWindow: 13h
The Independent7 May, 11:09First to report

New species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

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capital-bg7 May, 14:30

Снимка на деня: С огромен пясъчен портрет екипът Sand In Your Eye почита 100-годишнината на сър Дейвид Атънбъроу

lsm-lv7 May, 14:41

Iedot karotīti, bet ļaut pašiem urķēties. Imanta Ziedoņa muzeja komanda par dzejnieka vīziju un aktīvu apmeklētāju iesaisti

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BBC7 May, 16:00

David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages

aftonbladet7 May, 16:19

Attenborough får 100-årspresent med sting

svenska-dagbladet7 May, 16:19

Attenborough får 100-årspresent med sting

FT7 May, 16:43

David Attenborough: nature’s great communicator

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hvg7 May, 18:05

Egy rendkívüli és ritka élőlény – David Attenborough 100 évesen is a bolygónk szinkronhangja

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hotnews7 May, 19:29

Sir David Attenborough, considerat „comoară națională”, împlinește 100 de ani

tmz7 May, 19:30

Rare Meet-Up of Janet & La Toya Jackson for Janet's 60th Birthday, See Pics

publico7 May, 19:39

David Attenborough: “a voz de fundo do mundo natural” faz 100 anos

the-journal7 May, 19:50

David Attenborough says he was ‘completely overwhelmed’ by birthday greetings

iefimerida7 May, 20:19

Η Ευδοκία Ρουμελιώτη για τα γενέθλια του γιου της: «Σε αγάπησα όπως δεν θα μπορούσα να φανταστώ ποτέ»

index-hr7 May, 20:43

Jessica Alba proslavila 45. rođendan u izazovnoj čipkastoj haljini

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rnz7 May, 22:41

Wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday

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The Guardian7 May, 23:52Latest update

‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday