World's Oldest Person Turns 117

Ethel Caterham from Britain has officially hit a major milestone, becoming the first person in her country to reach the age of 117.

There is a new record-breaker in the history books today. Ethel Caterham has officially turned 117 years old. Ethel lives in Lightwater, a village in England. By reaching this age, she is now recognized as the oldest living person in the entire world. She is also the first British person to ever reach this amazing milestone. Ethel has lived through a lot of history. Reaching 117 is very rare. Her long life has been celebrated by news outlets across the globe, including Guinness World Records, who keep track of these records. While her birthday is a big deal, Ethel is known for being a quie…