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This Is the Oldest Person in the World

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2. Lucile Randon
> Age: 117 years old
> Date of birth: Feb. 11, 1904
> Birthplace: France
> Significant event in 1904: Russian warships were stationed in Port Arthur, China, after an attack by Japanese forces.

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1. Kane Tanaka
> Age: 118 years old
> Date of birth: Jan. 2, 1903
> Birthplace: Japan
> Significant event in 1903: Tracks were being laid for the Great Siberian Railroad.

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