More than 1,000 Marilyn Monroe fans travel to Palm Springs, California, to mark what would have been her 100th birthday. The New York Times and The Guardian report that participants dress as the Hollywood star and gather in the desert city where Monroe’s Hollywood career began. The Guardian says the event sets a world record, with 1,034 people taking part and marking the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe. The Times similarly describes a turnout of more than 1,000 fans who come together for the centennial celebration, emphasizing the scale of attendance and the community’s focus on dressing as Monroe. Both accounts characterize the gathering as a coordinated tribute, with fans using costumes to honor Monroe’s legacy on the anniversary. The reports describe the event as a public celebration in Palm Springs rather than a private ceremony, drawing attention to Monroe’s enduring popularity decades after her career and life. No conflicting details are reported about the date or location of the event.