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81st birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il

People visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, 2023, the 81st birthday of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il.

81st birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il

People offer flowers at Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, 2023, the 81st birthday of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il.

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81st birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il

People visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, 2023, the 81st birthday of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il. Statues of the country's founder Kim Il Sung (L) and his son Kim Jong Il can be seen in the background.

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81st birthday of late leader Kim Jong Il

Soldiers visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang on Feb. 16, 2023, the 81st birthday of North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il.

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Castro stays out of public view on 81st birthday

HAVANA, Cuba - A newsvendor holds copies of newspapers featuring Cuban President Fidel Castro on his 81st birthday in Havana on Aug. 13. A fireworks display marked subdued public celebrations as the ailing president stayed out of public view.

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Imperial Palace lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Imperial Palace is lit up on Dec. 23, 2014, the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito. The third annual winter-time illumination, which began the same day, will be in place until Jan. 4 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Imperial Palace lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Imperial Palace is lit up on Dec. 23, 2014, the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito. The third annual winter-time illumination, which began the same day, will be in place until Jan. 4 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Prince Akishino, Princess Kako arrive for emperor's birthday dinner

TOKYO, Japan - Prince Akishino (R) and his daughter Princess Kako arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to attend a dinner to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday.

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Princess Kiko, Prince Hisahito arrive for emperor's birthday dinner

TOKYO, Japan - Princess Kiko (R) and her son Prince Hisahito arrive at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to attend a dinner to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday.

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Crown Prince, family arrive for emperor's birthday dinner

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L), Crown Princess Masako (R) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave as the family arrives at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to attend a dinner to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - A banquet is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito speaks during a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to celebrate his 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - A banquet is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (R) chats with Empress Michiko during a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to celebrate the emperor's 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C) makes a toast during a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, to celebrate his 81st birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the imperial family appear on a balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday.

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the imperial family wave to general well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday.

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito waves to general well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, his 81st birthday.

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito addresses general well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, his 81st birthday.

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Japanese emperor turns 81

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko wave to general well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2014, the emperor's 81st birthday.

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