The Royal Mint is releasing a commemorative £5 coin to honour John Lennon on his 85th birthday The coin features a portrait of Lennon, inspired by a famous photo by Bob Gruen It’s part of the Mint’s ...

In Lennon’s case the honour is timed to mark what would have been his 85th birthday later this year. Designed by Henry Gray, the coin features Lennon’s name and a portrait of the man - based on Bob ...

director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint said the coin was a "fitting tribute" for what would have been the singer's 85th birthday on 9 October. "Still admired by millions of people and ...

Baltimore, MD – On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the community comes together to honor a true Baltimore icon, Abu the Flutemaker, as he celebrates his 85th birthday. This special event, sponsored by ...

Poetry expresses the feelings we struggle to convey. Open any poetry book for proof: You’ll find love poems for romantic moments, silly rhymes for kids and limericks for when you feel like laughing.

The first stanza of Francis Scott Key's 1814 poem, as sung by generations of Americans, starts with "the dawn's early light," a moment of clarity after a long night of battle. It's a rousing tale ...

Today marks the 85th birthday of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, a prominent leader in global Christianity. Originally named Demetrios Arhondonis, he was born on the island of Imbros and became the ...

I'm enjoying it, every minute of it." Hilda Jackson proved herself a twisted retire-starter by celebrating her 105th birthday with a DJ, rave lighting, UV paint and glowsticks. The care home ...

Published in the print edition of the February 12, 1955, issue, with the headline “March: A Birthday Poem.” John Updike contributed fiction, poetry, essays, and criticism to The New Yorker for ...

Let's be honest: It's pretty much a national holiday when your daughter or daughter-in-law's birthday rolls around. Which is why you’ll need to have a heartfelt (or humorous) birthday wish for ...