Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president from 1977 to 1981, became the first president to live 100 years on Tuesday. Celebrations were held at the White House, The Carter Center in Atlanta and his hometown.

Apple, Google PlayGeorgia native Jimmy Carter made history Tuesday. He became the first U.S. president to turn 100-years-old.Sign up for our NewslettersCarter's hometown of Plains held a series of celebrations for him on Tuesday.

Former President Jimmy Carter turned 100-years-old on Tuesday, Oct. 1. WRBL is down in Plains to cover the festivities. This article will be updated as the day carries

“The Carters have a lot of milestones,” said Jill Stuckey, a Plains resident and superintendent of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. “They were the longest-married presidential couple at 77 1/2 years, and now he is the longest-living U.S. president.”

One hundred years ago today, Jimmy Carter was born on a small peanut farm in Plains. Georgia. His humanitarian work and expectation-defying rise changed the world.

After every honor, triumph, or temporary setback, Jimmy Carter always returned to his hometown. In Plains, Ga. he was among old friends, sharing chores and teaching Sunday school at the Maranatha Baptist Church.

In this otherwise unassuming corner of west Georgia, “Carter culture” blossomed, marked by faith, curiosity, and service that melded into Carter’s bones.