George HW Bush just passed a modern day record for presidents

Former President George H. W. Bush made history on Saturday, and he didn’t have to do a thing.

Bush achieved a milestone in history and in his own life as he officially became the longest living U.S. president.

KENNEBUNK, ME - MAY 19: Former President George H.W. Bush throws up a peace sign to the crowd as he arrives at the dedication of the Mathew J. Lanigan bridge Friday, May 19, 2017. The bridge was first built in 1933 and connects Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The new bridge cost $2.7 million and was completed in a very short time frame. (Photo by Gabe Souza/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images) — (Photo by Gabe Souza/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)

At 93 years and 166 days old, the former president stepped into the spot that was previously held by former President Gerald Ford, The Daily Caller reported. Ford died in 2006 at 93 years old.

Bush served as vice president under former President Ronald Reagan, who held the third spot for longest living president.

As of today, the longest living President in American history (93 years, 166 days): #Getty pic.twitter.com/PRHtdi7ghs

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) November 25, 2017

Former President Jimmy Carter, at 93, is now the next oldest living president, though he is 111 days younger than Bush.

U.S. Presidents by longevity, as of today:
— @GeorgeHWBush: 93 years, 166 days
— Gerald Ford: 93 years, 165 days
— Ronald Reagan: 93 years, 120 days
— Jimmy Carter: 93 years, 55 days
— John Adams: 90 years, 247 days
— Herbert Hoover: 90 years, 71 days

— Gabe Fleisher (@WakeUp2Politics) November 25, 2017

Bush served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993, losing his re-election bid to former President Bill Clinton. When his son, George W. Bush was elected in 1999, the two became the second father and son duo to serve as U.S. presidents, after former Presidents John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- JAN 1: President George W. Bush and his dad former President George H.W. Bush at the Blair House in Washington, D.C., visiting the Ford family after the death of former President Gerald R. Ford, January 1, 2007. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images) — (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)

The elder Bush was recently in headlines as several women separately accused the former president of inappropriately groping them while taking a photo. The former president apologized to anyone he may have offended but indicated that he had not intended any distress to any of the women.

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