For 70 years the Guinness World Records books have documented the incredible - reaching millions of readers, of all ages, all over the world [more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries].
Like so many things in life, the Guinness Book of Records began with a phone call.
- Norris McWhirter
It's a privilege to be the caretaker of these records and get the chance to share them in a book that continues to be a best-seller, inspiring millions of people around the world every year.
- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief
[...] We acknowledge our platinum anniversary while continuing the annual tradition of reporting on all of the latest record-breaking achievements.
- Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief
On an unknown date in November 1951, Sir Hugh Beaver (1890-1967) was out shooting on Slob Hill, by the river Slaney in County Wexford in the south-east of Ireland. Some golden plovers were missed by the party.
- 31st edition of the Guinness Book of Records, 1984-1985
