US EditionGuinness World Records Celebrates 70 Years of Inspirational Triumphs
Guinness World Records honors its 70th year by introducing 70 new records, with 155 million books sold worldwide since the first 1955 edition, reflecting on extraordinary achievements.
- Guinness World Records is marking 70 years, noting the first volume was published on August 27 1955 and introducing 70 new records never set before.
- Sir Hugh Beaver's early-1950s debate about the fastest game bird in Europe in County Wexford inspired him to recruit Fleet Street researchers to compile facts and settle pub arguments.
- Among the catalogue are quirky events and notable holders such as Zeus, record holder for tallest dog, and Dan Abbate, holder of the largest commercially available hot dog.
- GWR is rolling out a Record Selector on its website, inviting the public to explore records Craig Glenday, GWR editor-in-chief, called "there for the taking" to inspire the next generation of record-breakers.
- Decades of GWR editions demonstrate its global cultural reach, with recent milestones including Ethel Caterham's 116th birthday and Taylor Swift's recent album announcement.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
36 Articles
36 Articles
From most high fives to blowing a stamp 10 metres – Guinness World Records unveils 70 unclaimed titles to mark 70th anniversary
Guinness World Records is celebrating its 70th anniversary by looking back at the extraordinary feats achieved since its inception – as well as unveiling 70 wacky and unclaimed records.
·Ireland
Read Full Article
Guinness World Records turns 70 - and highlights some unclaimed records
The Guinness World Records honours titles from the world's longest tongue to the most extensive collection of Spice Girls memorabilia, while the likes of Taylor Swift and even Sky News are also honoured.
·United Kingdom
Read Full Article
The Guinness Book of Records celebrates 70 years and, to mark the date, has raised 70 new challenges. But what are the most unusual and unlikely memories that have been overcome since 1955 to this day?
Coverage Details
Total News Sources36
Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 33%
C 50%
R 17%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
