John Alfred Tinniswood was born the identical yr the Titanic sank and when New Mexico and Arizona turned U.S. states.
Now, the world’s oldest residing man, who was born on August 26, 1912, is celebrating his 112th birthday.
Tinniswood is marking the event with family and friends at his care dwelling within the western English seaside city of Southport, in keeping with Guinness World Information (GWR).
Forward of his birthday, Tinniswood informed GWR that he felt “no completely different” turning 112, including: “I don’t really feel that age, I don’t get excited over it. That’s in all probability why I’ve reached it. I simply take it in my stride like anything,” in keeping with a information launch Sunday.
The daddy-of-one, grandfather-of-four and great-grandfather-of-three was declared the oldest man alive by GWR in April.
He’s additionally the world’s oldest surviving male World Warfare II veteran, in keeping with GWR.
Tinniswood says his most important recommendation for staying wholesome is to follow moderation.
He says he likes to take heed to the radio and nonetheless performs many every day duties – akin to getting off the bed and managing his funds – with out help.
“I can’t consider any particular secrets and techniques I’ve. I used to be fairly energetic as a teenager; I did loads of strolling. However to me, I’m no completely different (to anybody else). No completely different in any respect,” he stated.
Commenting on what he thinks the world will seem like in one other 112 years, Tinniswood stated: “Oh good lord. Effectively, I wish to say extra honesty between the assorted international locations. All of them put, together with our personal, all placed on a little bit of present from time to time.”
Tinniswood is 4 years youthful than the oldest girl and oldest particular person alive, Japan’s 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka. She claimed the title final week after the demise of 117-year-old U.S.-born Maria Branyas Morera.
Tinniswood can be 4 years away from being the oldest man ever, a title held by Japan’s Jiroemon Kimura, who lived for 116 years between 1897 and 2013.
The oldest particular person ever, Jeanne Calment from France, lived for 122 years between 1875 and 1997.