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FakeNoose

(41,301 posts) Sun Mar 8, 2026, 11:37 AM Mar 8

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I learned a new word today - "semiquincentennial" [View all]

It's the term for our 250th anniversary in 2026.

Centennial - 100th anniversary
Sesquicentennial - 150th anniversary
Bicentennial - 200th anniversary
Semiquincentennial - 250th anniversary

Another word that's not as common would be "Sestercentennial"

Will any of us be around for the "Tricentennial"? Some of you young'ens might, but I'll be long gone by then.

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I learned a new word today - "semiquincentennial" [View all] FakeNoose Mar 8 OP

talk about a dud celebration - zero centennial vibes compared to '76. America in the grip of a psychotic raping madman Blues Heron Mar 8 #1

With Trump in the White House... PJMcK Mar 8 #2

This year will also mark the bad judgements of.. thomski64 Mar 8 #3

In 1863 Lincoln would have said "8 score and 3 years from now". nt Shermann Mar 8 #4

Thank you! snot Mar 8 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author MiHale Mar 8 #6

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