The Man Who Taught the World to Listen: Sir David Attenborough Turns 100 (opens in new tab)

Sir David Attenborough turned 100 on May 8, 2026 — an achievement reached by fewer than 0.03 percent of people alive today. Born in 1926 in Middlesex, England, he joined the BBC in 1952 and spent over seven decades redefining how the world sees and understands the natural world. From the groundbreaking Life on Earth (1979) to his urgent climate films of recent years, his career is a masterclass in storytelling with purpose. His centenary was marked by a live BBC special from the Royal Albert ...