Ethel Caterham, a British woman born on August 21, 1909, has become the world's oldest living person after celebrating her 116th birthday. She gained the title following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas in April. Independent in nature, she drove until she was 97, and played bridge in her old age. Ethel was born in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, on August 21, 1909.