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Five Generations, One Birthday: Iowa Family's Unique World Record
21 Sep
Summary
- An Iowa family's unique birthday tradition now holds a Guinness World Record.
- Five generations of the family share a September 14th birthday.
- The remarkable coincidence spans 118 years of family history.
An Iowa family has achieved a remarkable feat, setting a Guinness World Record for five consecutive generations celebrating their birthdays on September 14th. The tradition began in 1907 with Wilber Harlow and has continued through four subsequent generations. The most recent addition, Arthur Bell, was born last year, solidifying this unique familial milestone.
Mother Emma Bell expressed her determination to have her second son arrive on the family's special date, fulfilling a long-standing family wish. She noted the remarkable gender sequence in the generations: boy, girl, boy, girl, boy. This unprecedented record, spanning 118 years, highlights an extraordinary coincidence in family history.
