The two oldest men on the worlds exchanged congrats this Monday. One is Brazilian, the other is Australian, and it's birthdays on the same day and it's a year apart. João Marinho, from Brazil, is currently the oldest man in the world.
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05/10/2026
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Otwo older men on the worlds exchanged congrats on Monday. One is Brazilian, the other is Australian, and it's birthdays on the same day and it's a year apart.
Ken Weeks turned 113 this Monday. Born in Grafton, Australia, on 5 October 1913.
About 14,000 kilometers away, João Marinho Neto celebrated 114 years of life. ==References====External links==.
In an unprecedented feat, the two oldest men in the world exchanged birthday messages, according to a statement released by the nonprofit organization Whiddon.
Ken Weeks, who lives in an elderly home, was thrilled to have received a birthday message from João Marinho. To return the gesture, he sent a video to the Brazilian friend thanking him and congratulating him as well.
Brazilian João Marinho is currently the oldest man in the world and Australian is second, according to the organization LongeviQuest.
“Ken’s 113th anniversary is a milestone,” said Whiddon’s executive director.
Ken’s granddaughter, Eunice Weeks, highlighted “the resilience, determination and independence of the grandfather, coupled with faith in God, gave him a long and remarkable life.”.
“ Although he is an extraordinary person, I admire the fact that he has lived a simple and banal life, marked by work and dedication. To me, he is a typical Australian fighter who happens to be my grandfather ", highlighted.