Tue, 07 Apr, 2009 - 09:23
The world’s oldest known living person has celebrated her 115th birthday.
Gertrude Baines was honoured at Western Convalescent Hospital in Los Angeles with music, a letter from the president, and two cakes.
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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Los AngelesPlace: Shellman, GeorgiaPlace: PortugalPerson: Gertrude BainesPerson: BainesPerson: Robert YoungPerson: Maria de JesusPerson: Baines’Person: Charles Witt Jr.Person: LordPerson: YoungPerson: Barack ObamaPerson: ObamaEvent: Civil WarOrganisation: Western Convalescent HospitalOrganisation: GuinnessOrganisation: KCAL-TVOrganisation: Ohio State University
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