Historical story

What is a bicentennial baby?

A bicentennial baby is a person born on the 200th anniversary of significant event. They are named for the Latin phrase _bi centenum_, meaning "two hundred."

Examples of Bicentennial Babies

- The United States Bicentennial on July 4, 1776.

> In keeping with the spirit of the event, several babies received the name Bicentennial in addition to the names their parents chose for them.

- American author, Bicentennial Jones was born on July 4, 1776 aboard a British war vessel in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts. Jones went on to become a respected minister, attorney, and legislator.

- The Australian Bicentennial on January 1, 1988.

> Australia celebrated the 200th anniversary of British settlement with a range of festivities. In keeping with the spirit of the event, many children born on January 1, 1988 received the name Bicentennial.

Other Bicentennial Events

- In the United States, bicentennial celebrations have taken place for:

> - Landing at Jamestown in 1907

> - Signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1976

> - Battle of Yorktown in 1981

- Other parts of the word also celebrate bicentennial of significant events such as:

> - Bicentenary of the French Revolution in 1989

> - Australian Constitution and Federation of Australia in 2001

> - Bicentenary of Mexico's Independence in 2010