- Talk about a living history book - as of February 6th, 2017, there are still two people living who were born in the 1800s. Currently, the world's oldest living person is Emma Morano, who was born on November 29th, 1899 โ sheโs 117-years-old and lives in Italy. Americaโs oldest person is New Jerseyโs own Adele Dunlap, but sheโs not a supercentarian. She was born December 12th, 1902 โ sheโs 114-years-old.