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FakeNoose

(41,234 posts) Sun Mar 8, 2026, 11:37 AM Sunday

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I learned a new word today - "semiquincentennial"

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" (Original Post) FakeNoose Sunday OP

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

With Trump in the White House... PJMcK Sunday #2

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

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

Thank you! snot Sunday #5

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

Blues Heron

(8,690 posts)

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

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 11:41 AM

Sunday

PJMcK

(25,017 posts)

2. With Trump in the White House...

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 11:42 AM

Sunday

... I sometimes wonder if I'll make it to the end of the week!

thomski64

(897 posts)

3. This year will also mark the bad judgements of..

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 11:48 AM

Sunday

..the Donner Party. Another "Hunger Games"
episode much like the Tp administration fiasco... 120 years ago

Shermann

(9,048 posts)

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

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 12:58 PM

Sunday

snot

(11,711 posts)

5. Thank you!

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 01:26 PM

Sunday

I have a feeling I'm going to mangle that term next time I try to use it ("sesquacentennial? semicinquetennial?..." )

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