Talk:Diamond Jubilee

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[edit] sometimes 75 years in Australia too

It says here that in Diamond Jubilee is 60 years in Australia (etc.) and 75 years in America. Yet, this year the Sydney Harbour Bridge at 75 years old (as documented in its Wikipedia page) celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (also documented on its page). The bridge is located in Australia. The NYE bridge effect involved a coat hanger and a diamond even in its honour. --124.184.252.56 10:26, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Regarding 60 versus 75 question, I think the answer is as follows:

If we are talking about an event that depends on a person's longevity (e.g. length of time two people have been married, length of time a person has reigned as king or queen, etc.), then the Diamond Jubilee is celebrated at 60 years. The very practical reason for this, is that they might not be around by 75 years!

On the other hand, if we are speaking about the founding of an institution (e.g. a college or a university), the Diamond Jubilee of its founding will be observed at 75 years.

The example cited above is consistent with my view. The Diamond Jubilee of the erection of the Sydney Harbour Bridge would be celebrated at 75 years, because the occurrence of the jubilee does not depend on anyone's longevity.

Therefore, the article should be corrected to reflect this.

130.13.4.81 (talk) 19:26, 18 January 2008 (UTC)John Paul Parks130.13.4.81 (talk) 19:26, 18 January 2008 (UTC)