In 1986, Cuyahoga Falls merged with Northampton Township, the first merger of a city and township in Ohio. Cuyahoga Falls had been founded as an industrial city, taking advantage of the river power. By the 1970s, though, it had become a residential community.
Guinness World Records says the oldest living person verified by original proof of birth is Misao Okawa, a 115-year-old Japanese woman. The oldest verified age was 122 years and 164 days: Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997.
On Monday, the Guinness World Records confirmed that Emma Morano, at 116 years and 169 days old, is the oldest living person. âThe oldest living person record category continues to capture the worldâs collective imagination,â said Marco Frigatti, the GWR head of records.